Praying in the Pine Straw

"Praying in Pine Straw" invites listeners into the vibrant world of Alabama's camp meetings, exploring a Southern tradition marked by passionate preaching and the complexities of faith. Robert C. Morgan paints a rich picture of these gatherings from the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth centuries, where fervent worship and human contradictions coexisted amidst the backdrop of rustic camps and community life. With humor and insight, the audiobook reveals how these "old-time" revivals shaped Southern culture, highlighting their treasured yet complicated legacy.