River of Earth by James Still chronicles the poverty of early 20th century Appalachian coal miners and their struggle to care for their families, make ends meet, and maintain their humanity in an industry that provides only obstacles. The story is seen through the eyes of a small boy and covers three years in the life of his family and their kin.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Kentucky
Framed said, "Josh Akers wrote this review on Amazon about River of Earth by James Still: 'James Still has exquisitely and intricately chronicled what it is like to be born, live, and die in the hills of eastern Kentucky. Natives of the region will read the book and feel attached to the book if by nothing else but the geography. Others will be drawn into the book by the sincerity and realism of the characters. Still, the poet laureate of Kentucky, beautifully relates the attachment of eastern Kentuckians to the mountain soil in spite of the poverty and hard living that they must endure. More than that, however, it is a story of inspiration and coming of age. I highly recommend it to anyone.'"
River of Earth by James Still chronicles the poverty of early 20th century Appalachian coal miners and their struggle to care for their families, make ends meet, and maintain their humanity in an industry that provides only obstacles. The story is seen through the eyes of a small boy and covers three years in the life of his family and their kin.
River of Earth by James Still chronicles the poverty of early 20th century Appalachian coal miners and their struggle to care for their families, make ends meet, and maintain their humanity in an industry that provides only obstacles. The story is seen through the eyes of a small boy and covers three years in the life of his family and their kin.
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