John Mitchell Johnson

John Mitchell Johnson is a lifelong resident of Kentucky, having been reared in the eastern coalfields. He now lives in Lexington. Though "Kudzu" draws heavily upon his Appalachian background, the ordeals and experiences of coming-of-age are universal and timeless. Johnson writes of "Kudzu," his first novel, "While I have embraced the seeming oppressive nature of Appalachia, I have preserved the dignity of, and celebrated my abiding love and deep respect for the people of this region and their...See more

John Mitchell Johnson is a lifelong resident of Kentucky, having been reared in the eastern coalfields. He now lives in Lexington. Though "Kudzu" draws heavily upon his Appalachian background, the ordeals and experiences of coming-of-age are universal and timeless. Johnson writes of "Kudzu," his first novel, "While I have embraced the seeming oppressive nature of Appalachia, I have preserved the dignity of, and celebrated my abiding love and deep respect for the people of this region and their stories." See less