River of Memories

An Appalachian Boyhood

Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Biography & Memoir
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Author: David Lee Thompson ISBN: 9781469722429
Publisher: iUniverse Publication: December 5, 2002
Imprint: iUniverse Language: English
Author: David Lee Thompson
ISBN: 9781469722429
Publisher: iUniverse
Publication: December 5, 2002
Imprint: iUniverse
Language: English

"David Lee Thompson has produced a caring and introspective personal account of the vanishing Appalachian culture. This way of life existed for over twelve generations, teaching its people the importance of family, community, and religion. Thompson's old home place, 'now empty and lonely,' holds 'faint whispers of what was once alive with laughter and reminiscences.' His boyhood memories of life on Bowen Creek represent the last vestiges of a time and place now nearly extinct."
-Dr. Alan B. Gould, Executive Director
The John Deaver Drinko Academy
Marshall University

"From the first pioneers who struggled west to make a home among our hills and hollows, our families have been our culture's backbone. The portrait of Appalachian life David Thompson paints is one familiar to generations of southern West Virginians. It is a history that should be saved and valued."
-U.S. Representative Nick Rahall (WV)

"As readers journey along in David Thompson's River of Memories, they uncover truths about themselves and gain a better understanding about life in Appalachia. This is especially true for those of us who have strong ties with its people, helping us appreciate our heritage even more."
-Shawn W. Coffman, M.D.
Huntington Internal Medicine Group

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"David Lee Thompson has produced a caring and introspective personal account of the vanishing Appalachian culture. This way of life existed for over twelve generations, teaching its people the importance of family, community, and religion. Thompson's old home place, 'now empty and lonely,' holds 'faint whispers of what was once alive with laughter and reminiscences.' His boyhood memories of life on Bowen Creek represent the last vestiges of a time and place now nearly extinct."
-Dr. Alan B. Gould, Executive Director
The John Deaver Drinko Academy
Marshall University

"From the first pioneers who struggled west to make a home among our hills and hollows, our families have been our culture's backbone. The portrait of Appalachian life David Thompson paints is one familiar to generations of southern West Virginians. It is a history that should be saved and valued."
-U.S. Representative Nick Rahall (WV)

"As readers journey along in David Thompson's River of Memories, they uncover truths about themselves and gain a better understanding about life in Appalachia. This is especially true for those of us who have strong ties with its people, helping us appreciate our heritage even more."
-Shawn W. Coffman, M.D.
Huntington Internal Medicine Group

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