The Quiet Work: An Appalachian Memoir of Work, Faith, and Legacy (The Poppy Collection)

Featured in The Mountain Eagle. A heartfelt Appalachian memoir about the men, the land, and the quiet lessons that shaped a boy growing up in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. Across thirteen true stories—full of morning light, creek water, honest work, and quiet prayer—Robert Hamilton reflects on life beside his grandfather, Poppy, a man whose hands carried both scripture and soil. The Quiet Work honors the generations who taught by example, who believed a day’s labor was its own kind of prayer, and who lived close to the land and close to the Lord. From walking boundary lines, to mending fences after floods, to fighting to protect the mountains from strip-mining, these stories capture the rhythm of mountain life—slow, steady, humble, and full of grace. A book for anyone who grew up in the hollows, longs to return, or understands that the best lessons in life are often spoken softly.
ASIN: B0G5HGVHNP
VSKU: BVV.B0G5HGVHNP.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Hamilton, Robert
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.