Manhood, Boxing, and Appalachia: A Review of '12 Rounds in Lo's Gym'

Episode 32: Todd D Snyder's memoir '12 Rounds in Lo's Gym' is memorable in its portrayal of coal-mining culture, manhood, and poverty in Appalachia. The first section of the book is exceptional. The subsequent sections don't reach the same level of mastery but still contain compelling moments. Snyder's writing style impressed me, as did his ability to connect various themes to boxing.

Books mentioned:

12 Rounds in Lo’s Gym: Boxing and Manhood in Appalachia, by Todd D. Snyder, published by West Virginia Press in 2018
Beat Boxing: How Hip-Hop Changed the Fight Game, by Todd D. Snyder, published by Hamilcar Publications in 2021
Bundini: Don’t Believe the Hype, by Todd D. Snyder, published by Hamilcar Publications in 2022
My Half Orange: A Story of Love and Language in Seville, by John Julius Reel, to be published in April of 2023 by Tortoise Books

Link to interview with Todd D. Snyder about 12 Rounds in Lo’s Gym:    • City Books' Shelf Life EP8 Todd D  Sn...  

Todd D. Snyder’s website: www.hillbillyspeaks.com

Link to Hamilcar Publications: https://hamilcarpubs.com/

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