WENDELL BERRY

Wendell Berry (1934 - present and going strong, we hope) holds a special place here at Whistlestop.  For years we have enjoyed the experience of customers coming in and asking tentatively if we had any Wendell Berry, to which we answer confidently, "what area of his writings are you seeking?  Essays, novels, or poetry?"  We stock almost all we can (and we can order what little is missing).  Berry is a clear strong voice for remembering your roots, thinking clearly and calmly in times of stress and danger, and living truly in relation to your family, your community, and your conscience.  He articulates the philosophical and practical advantages of living locally (know local, eat local, shop local, read global).  In our quest to fashion our website to be like our store, we thought it necessary to provide a special place for Wendell Berry.