In Amanda Petrusich's novel It still moves: Lost Songs, Lost Highways, and the Search for the Next American Music, she begins by telling the reader what her mission is. Petrusich states, "This is why I decide to climb into my scratched-up Honda Civic and start driving, leaving New York City to learn more about where the songs I love come from and, when I am very lucky, why" (Petrusich 16). Petrusich has many questions about Americana music that she wants answered. In order for her to understand the true meaning behind her favorite music she wants to travel all around the south to discover more.
Petrusich also reflects on what she observes while she is visiting other cities on her journey. While she is on Beale Street in Memphis she does not judge the community that she is in. Instead, she uses rational and history in order to reflect on what she is observing. For example, she talks about how Memphis used to be segregated. Then, she goes on talking about how now there are many African Americans living in Memphis.
Lastly, Petrusich engages with the ideas of others. Her whole journey throughout the book is using this strategy. She is engaging with the ideas of others as she journeys through other cities to find the true meaning behind Americana music. She wants to expand her knowledge by using others to enhance her feelings towards Americana music.
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