The Truth of Who You Are
Sheila Myers
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"The Truth of Who You Are is a beautifully written saga of a young man's coming of age and journey into adulthood, as rich and stark as the Appalachian Mountains of his childhood." -Seattle Book Review
It's the late 1920s, in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, and the Taylor family's roots run as deep as the old-growth trees on their property. But their way of life is threatened. Lumber companies want to exploit their land, and the government wants to buy it for the newly formed national park.
For Ben Taylor, the conflict takes on personal stakes as his father's bitter feud with Uncle Jimmy, a lumber baron, escalates into violence. Tragedy ensues and the Taylor's fortunes plummet. Ben becomes head of the family. The Great Depression looms and Ben takes a job with the Conservation Corps. His job is to restore the land ravaged by the lumber companies for the future national park. While working for the Corps he encounters his estranged cousin and old grudges come to the surface. When Ben causes a fatal accident, he must decide: does he let his best friend take the fall so he can keep his job and save his family? From the Great Depression to World War II, this sweeping family saga explores the human costs of progress, the price of burying the truth, and the redemptive power of confronting our darkest secrets.
Product Details
| Publisher | Black Rose Writing |
| Publish Date | April 28, 2022 |
| Pages | 258 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781684339341 |
| Dimensions | 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.6 inches | 0.7 pounds |
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Reviews
"The Truth of Who You Are is a beautifully written saga of a young man's coming of age and journey into adulthood, as rich and stark as the Appalachian Mountains of his childhood." -Seattle Book Review
"An affecting tale of a man's odyssey and an astute peek into a troubled time." -Kirkus Reviews
"Drawing her inspiration from true life stories from the Great Smokies, (Myers) tells a tale that conveys the subtle, nonlinear, organic drama of human life." -David Williams, author of When the English Fall
"With meticulous attention to detail, this book provides a window into a lost way of life and explores the accomplishments of the US Civilian Conservation Corps. An emotional tale of family and resiliency, this is a quiet book that will stay with the reader long after the final page." -Rebecca Hodge, author of Over the Falls
"Beautifully written with careful attention to historical detail, this book is one I highly recommend." -Gail Olmstead, author of Landscape of a Marriage
"Set primarily during the Great Depression and in what is now known as the Smoky Mountains National Park, The Truth of Who You Are is a sweeping family saga full of love, heartbreak, hard times, and the sustaining power of family." -M.K. Tod, author of Paris In Ruins
"Author Sheila Myers crafts a coming-of-age saga of both a young man fighting to keep his family intact, and of the entire Great Smoky Mountains region. She also captures the spirit of the Civilian Conservation Corps, its rejuvenating impact on the landscape, and its transformative influence on the young men who served." -Robert Hilliard, author of A Season on the Allegheny
"The Truth of Who You Are is an emotional tale of loyalty and family told through the eyes of a country boy with a big heart. Myers uses emotional stakes and lively historical details to take us on an adventure through America's turbulent 20th Century." -Kerry Chaput, author of Daughter of the King
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