Panhandle Portraits, a glimpse at the diverse residents of West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle
This two-volume, 176-page set contains 77 compelling portraits and mini-profiles of West Virginians, plus an introduction, index and panhandle fun facts. The softcover, coffee-table style books feature residents from all eight counties of the Eastern Panhandle (Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan and Pendleton) and focuses on the everyday, extraordinary person (plus a few minor celebrities). In this companion set, you'll meet athletes, historians, doctors, artists, craftsmen, entrepreneurs, adventurers, volunteers, farmers, pastors, mavericks, business owners, beloved community members, trailblazers, survivors, mentors and leaders. Industries or entities prevalent in the Eastern Panhandle are also included such as horse racing, car racing, outdoor adventure and history.
I find there is usually something extraordinary about the everyday person that is worth acknowledging and celebrating. While this book may focus on one region of West Virginia, it really speaks to all of us, representing a cross-section of America and reminding us of our humanity.
This two-volume, 176-page set contains 77 compelling portraits and mini-profiles of West Virginians, plus an introduction, index and panhandle fun facts. The softcover, coffee-table style books feature residents from all eight counties of the Eastern Panhandle (Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan and Pendleton) and focuses on the everyday, extraordinary person (plus a few minor celebrities). In this companion set, you'll meet athletes, historians, doctors, artists, craftsmen, entrepreneurs, adventurers, volunteers, farmers, pastors, mavericks, business owners, beloved community members, trailblazers, survivors, mentors and leaders. Industries or entities prevalent in the Eastern Panhandle are also included such as horse racing, car racing, outdoor adventure and history.
I find there is usually something extraordinary about the everyday person that is worth acknowledging and celebrating. While this book may focus on one region of West Virginia, it really speaks to all of us, representing a cross-section of America and reminding us of our humanity.
