Stars Fell On Alabama Analysis

The state of Alabama is the place I call home, but that was not always the case. Being born in Alabama would automatically make this my home: right? At the age of 16—unlike most of the teenagers around—the state of Alabama was not as appealing to as they made it seem. As travel opportunities became prominent; I made ventures to different lands. Travels far and wide were made, but nowhere seemed to draw me in like Alabama. The state is enticing and sometimes I never wanted to give into its charming ways. Stars Fell on Alabama by Carl Carmer shows how captivating the state can be. The legends and folk tales documented by Carmer gave off a special aurora that can still be felt years later. As a native of Alabama, the descriptions of the aurora that surrounds southern living that Carmer writes of are realistic to me. Cotton-candy skies, crisp white houses, and a comforting personality can all be found in Alabama. My days were spent only
Besides the parties, food, and beads that engulf mardi gras there’s another magical charm—voodoo. Chapter 5 introduces Seven Sisters a conjure woman that has spells that will get a girl to fall in love with you to getting back at your rival. With detailed instructions for a small amount a person can get be a spell caster. When exploring Mobile the aurora of the conjure woman can be felt and even seen. I have been to mardi gras and the streets—although filled with fun and drinks—have a mystic feeling. Traveling in downtown Mobile, I saw a building for a physic and card readings. A woman sat in a dark room and speak in a tone that made me certain she was doing the right thing. She read my palms and told me how my future would be if I continued the same lifestyle. Just like Seven Sisters, her readings were jam packed with information and as detailed as a travel brochure. Although I was not given the directions on how to get back at my rival; I was given the feeling that Carmer felt 82 years