"SHINBRIER" ALMOST HEAVEN by "dizzy" harris. 

 COAL MINER'S KID ~~~ JOHN BURNETT

GROWING UP IN BERWIND, WEST VIRGINIA

 John A. Burnett, Jr. was born in the West Virginia coal mining community of Berwind, McDowell County on January 27, 1943. At the age of twelve his family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. In his book John has recorded his experiences as a African American youth in the community he loved. As I read John's book I soon realised this was not only the story of John Burnett's youth but the story of every kid from that era who grew up in a Appalachian coal community.

"Coal Miner's Kid" is pure of heart and beautiful in its simplicity. It belongs on the bookshelf of every school library.....right next to Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. When it comes to race relations and understanding one another John's book has no peer. A warm and welcome addition...IT'S PURE AMERICAN!

Book is sixty-plus pages with twelve pages of photos and measures 51/2 inches by 81/2 inches. Price is $12.00 and includes shipping and handling. John will happily autograph any copy orderd directly from him if so requested. To order, or for more information, John can be reached at jburnett@artnet.net

MY LIFE IN BERWIND, WEST VIRGINIA