north carolina

Jackie Torrence who overcame her severe childhood speech impediment to become a celebrated storyteller shares her childhood memories in this collection of twelve stories. Included are anecdotes from her childhood and stories that were recounted by her grandparents and shared by her family some of whose photographs are presented in the book.

Cultural reporter for "Newsweek" Malcolm Jones reflects on his childhood in North Carolina during the 1950s and 1960s, discussing how the marriage of his parents failed and its effect on him, his education, religious upbringing, pastimes, and other related topics.

The author presents eight short stories about his mother and other family members as they grew up in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina.