Funny, irreverent and serious all at once this is a 1950's era coming of age story that takes place in the coal mining district of Mingo County. Told with a humorous tongue-in-cheek approach, these Appalachian stories of childhood hopes, loves, adventures and misadventures are spiced with social and political commentary on the times. A reminiscence of a more innocent world. Written by Andrew Chafin. 128 pages.