Tragedy on Greasy Ridge: True Stories from Appalachian Ohio

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I grew up in tobacco country in Brown County, Ohio near Ripley. I was touched by your discussion of visiting your place one last time, wall with peeling paper. Also liked your tobacco stories. Thanks for the excellent collection. Ken FultonI enjoyed the wonderful account of life in the area. I too was raised on Williams Creek. Thanks for making the book and bringing my hometown into words I can keep forever. Joy SheetsThe five books you left with me at the Tobacco Museuem were sold by noon the next day.Edith FathThe religious images you bring forth in your book are familiar to me. I could feel the press of a hard wooden pew against my spine and hear the fervent prayers of old men, broken only by the cries of infants and the flapping of hand held, cardboard fans.Suzanne HodgesYour book really brought back a lot of memories for me. Some of my relatives are mentioned in your book. Frank BerryAfter reading your book I have to tell you how much I enjoyed it. I have three copies--one for reading, one for gift-giving, and one to keep in pristine condition. I remember the covered picnic area where food was served at homecoming.Judith TaylorI am a Huntington native deployed in Qatar for Operation Iraqi Freedom, and I read of your book in a NYT article. I have found it enjoyable desert reading. Thanks for making Appalachia accessible from so far away. Ben Simerman

Great stories about Appalachian life. Highly recommended!!!