Son of a West Virginia Coal Miner

Set against the backdrop of a small coal mining village in West Virginia during the late 1930s, the narrative explores the hardships faced by a family of eight children. The author's father worked as a coal miner for four decades, while his mother served as a housemaid. The family's struggles are poignantly illustrated through their meager possessions, including sharing a single pair of shoes for all seasons, highlighting themes of resilience and the impact of economic hardship on family life.