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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Silas House says: No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent



A few years ago I had the pleasure of hearing Silas House speak at a NCWN Fall Conference in Asheville, NC.
I knew he was a good writer, but I enjoyed his speech more than anyone I've ever heard at a conference. He definitely has a deep southern accent. He said when he went to New York to speak with his publisher and others, he could tell they had to get used to his way of speaking. 

House, the author of numerous books among his other achievements, tells us how, ten years ago, he did not let someone make him feel ashamed or inferior because of his Kentucky accent. Instead, House enjoyed proving this man wrong.


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  1. Elephant's ChildApril 16, 2019 at 2:00 AM

    Wise advice. Sadly I too often DO consent to feeling inferior.

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  2. DJanApril 16, 2019 at 8:15 AM

    I read his post and wondered f I have heard him, since I listen to NPR often. It's strange to think that people might not like the sound of a Southern accent; I think it's lovely. Thank you for introducing me to the man behind the voice. :-)

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