Comedian Corey Forrester, who grew up in Chickamauga, Ga., co-authored the book “Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin’ Dixie Outta the Dark,” with fellow comics Trae Crowder and Drew Morgan.About the book
“Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin’ Dixie Outta the Dark,” Atria Books, 256 pages, $25.
What people are saying
“Being from the South, it’s refreshing to know that I’m not alone in thinking like this. These are the kind of guys I’d be happy to debate them on politics OR college football OR drinking OR foreign policy, they’re well versed in all.”– Roy Wood, Jr., correspondent “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah”“It’s become so convenient to label places ‘Blue States’ and ‘Red States’. Those terms ignore millions of folks who live in these places, people like Trae, Drew and Corey. Don’t get me wrong, these boys are country as hell, but they step to the table with fresh voices and challenge stereotypes at every turn.”– George Wallace, comedian“For anyone who wants new perspectives on some old held beliefs about what it means to be redneck, read this book and enjoy the laugh-out-loud journey.”– Jim Rich, Editor-in-Chief, NY Daily News“Biting satire and rib-splitting mockery.”– Daily Kos website“Loud … hilarious … profane.”– Mediaite website
About a year ago, Corey Forrester was a struggling comedian trying to figure out two things: how to buy food and why in the world his girlfriend, “a teacher and a very pretty one,” didn’t just pack up and leave.
Forward to today. His girlfriend is still around; he has a house in Chickamauga (where he basically stores stuff and does his laundry); and the credit cards he’d maxed out are paid off. His touring schedule is just about full and he’s getting paid more than he ever has.
The changes can, in part, be attributed to a book released Oct. 4 called “The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin’ Dixie Outta the Dark.” Forrester is co-author of the book, published by Atria, a division of Simon & Schuster, with fellow comics Trae Crowder and Drew Morgan.