The book, which is written in the first person, begins in a neutral, journalistic style and becomes more emotional as the author is drawn to the people and practices of the church. It can be described as a memoir of the author's experiences with the snake-handling Church of Jesus with Signs Following and his temporary participation in their church.
Covington submerged himself into this congregation, and began to care tremendously for their beliefs.[pageneeded] That then forms into caring for Summerford, himself.[2]
Reception
Salvation on Sand Mountain was a non-fiction finalist for the National Book Award.[3]Publishers Weekly described the text as "a captivating glimpse of an exotic religious sect."[4]Booklist described it as a "fascinating work [that] catches the essence of a place, southern Appalachia, its people, and the author's personal journey into his past."[5]
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