Gathering Home by Vicki Covington

Gathering Home by Vicki Covington

Vicki Covington

1952-

Vicki Covington, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, demonstrated a strong inclination for writing from a young age, chronicling her experiences in personal journals. Despite grappling with various health issues and personal struggles, she pursued higher education, obtaining a BA in sociology in 1974 and an MSW in 1976 from the University of Alabama. Covington's literary endeavors gained traction in the 1980s when her poignant short stories were published in esteemed literary magazines such as The New Yorker. Over the years, she authored several novels, delving into personal and societal themes, and co-wrote a memoir with her husband, providing a candid account of their marriage. Covington's literary contributions have garnered recognition, including a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, making her a noteworthy figure in contemporary American literature.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1988

Gathering Home. New York; Simon & Schuster, 1988.

AL Book Collection

Covington, Vicki, “Gathering Home by Vicki Covington,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8045.