The Man Behind the Bottle - Softcover

Buchanan, Jerry

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798235310582

Verlag: Rebecca O'Donnell, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Chasing a dollar underground while his demons chased him above ground.

Growing up in the grueling coal camps of St. Charles, Virginia, Jerry Buchanan learned early that survival was a daily negotiation. Life on the edge of the railroad tracks was split between two harsh realities: the unforgiving, pitch-black darkness of the deep mines and the volatile, unpredictable landscape of a home ruled by alcoholism.

In this moving, fiercely honest memoir, Buchanan explores a complex family legacy defined by two central forces:

• The Bottle: A father fighting the trauma of the coalface and the explosive demons that followed him above ground.
• The Anchor: An "Angel mom" whose unyielding, fierce love stood as steady as a concrete foundation to shield her children through the darkest nights.

From the terror of childhood near-misses and the sanctuary of a neighbor's fence line, to answering the call of country in the U.S. Marine Corps, The Man Behind the Bottle is a profound testament to an Appalachian family's resilience. It is an intimate look at the heavy, suffocating toll of Black Lung, the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood, and the beautiful, poetic reckoning that happens when the storms finally run out of rain.

A raw, deeply personal tribute to forgiveness, family, and the enduring grace that rises from the coal dust.

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Jerry Buchanan was raised in the coalfields of St. Charles, Virginia, where the values of service, resilience, and community-forged in the heart of the American workforce-shaped a life dedicated to country and craft.

A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a Purple Heart recipient for his service in the Vietnam War (1969-1970), Jerry later served as a military policeman at Camp Lejeune. Following his honorable discharge in 1972, he embarked on a distinguished 31-year career with the U.S. Postal Service in Indianapolis. During this time, he balanced his public service with higher education, ultimately earning a Master's degree in Management. His expertise in organizational leadership led to a second career as a contract instructor for the University of Oklahoma, and later, a decade of service as a substitute teacher and custodian in Johnson County, Indiana.

In 2024, Jerry turned his focus to writing to bridge the gap between his personal history and his observations of the American landscape. Drawing from his deep roots in the mining community, his work explores the historical patterns, personal memories, and civic stakes that define the American experience. His 2026 releases, In The Shadow of the Tipple and Between the Signs, capture the authentic voices and enduring spirit of those who built their lives around the coal industry.

Jerry lives in Bargersville, Indiana, with his wife of 56 years. He continues to write with passion and purpose, inviting readers to explore the intersection of heritage, memory, and the human story.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Rebecca O'Donnell
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798235310582
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 74
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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