The University of Delaware welcomed author David Joy to Mitchell Hall Auditorium on September 20. The North Carolina native addressed the topic of geographical divides for the National Agenda 2017 speaker series, "As We Stand | Divided." Joy writes about life in Appalachia, focusing on struggles of the people with poverty, crime, and drug abuse. He created an intimate atmosphere with the audience, reading excerpts of "One Place Misunderstood," and a section of his most recently published book, "The Weight of This World." On his stories of Appalachia, Joy said, “I go to the darkest places imaginable and find humanity.” For more details, visit https://www.cpc.udel.edu/national-agenda/national-agenda-2017-as-we-stand-divided/september-20-david-joy.