A popular myth would have us believe that West Virginians are all one people, all with the same character and social mores. By arranging the chapters of this book into regions of the state ... the editors have let the reader see that these regions each have a unique character. The differences in these regions have produced a diversity of cultures in the state as reflected in the stories the residents tell. -- Avery Gaskins, West Virginia University Alumni Magazine, Fall 1997
Many of these fond memories occurred in conditions that today we would consider poverty. I am not talking about watching TV while waiting for a welfare check. These are stories of long days of hard work for young and old. . . . The wealth that comes from a life of love and effort is evident in every page. . . . The book is a wonderful asset for anyone interested in genealogy or local history. -- Jeff Holmes, West Virginia University Daily Athenaeum June 11, 1997
This is reading you definitely want to undertake on a rainy day. Immersed in history and tradition, the excerpts will take you away to a different time. It's recollections you'll want to reread several times, allowing you to picture in your mind the farm at the end of the "hollow" or the panic of the coal miner's wife when the siren blew. -- Judy Beavan, the Morgantown, West Virginia Dominion Post, June 22, 1997
Product Description
West Virginia anthologies, collections of stories and memories gathered from West Virginians throughout the state and beyond. These fascinating collages of experiences and observations contain tributes to loved ones; reflections "on the way it used to be"; humorous anecdotes; extensive name, place, and topic indexes; and much more. Enjoy with your grandkids, read in one sitting or pick up now and then to read a few stories and bring a smile to your face...
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