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Do, Die, or Get Along makes a contribution to both the literature on the political economy of Appalachian America and our understanding of more general pathways to the industrialized world. The book flows smoothly..., was a pleasure to read, and ought to be of interest to a wide variety of audiences, scholarly, and otherwise. -- Phillip J. Wood H-Net, March 2008 The narrators in Do, Die, or Get Along provide appreciative insights into the complexity of today's Appalachia. Frank Kilgore, in particular, may be as close as this generation comes to having its own Harry Caudill. By the skillful editing of Crow, their intelligence and delightful gift for language artfully explain the Central Appalachian coalfield's unique social, political, and economic context, as well as the common human experiences to be found there. --Richard A. Couto, Antioch University This highly accessible and important work helps us think in new ways about the meaning of social change, economic development, and citizen resistance in Appalachia today. --Stephen L. Fisher, editor of Fighting Back in Appalachia: Traditions of Resistance and Change History happens at the point where people affect events--or the point where events affect people. Through skillful editing, Crow shows us just how and when this occurs, taking us from the region's earliest days up to present time. These compelling Appalachian voices range across age, sex, and class, bringing the story to vivid life. This is the best account I've ever seen of contemporary Appalachian life--and the most cogent and comprehensive look at what's ahead. An often surprising and altogether indispensable book. --Lee Smith, author of On Agate Hill Offers an unprecedented oral history of space and time . . . Stands as an admirable effort in pushing the boundaries of narrative, oral history, and ethnography. -- Virginia Magazine Do, Die, or Get Along makes a contribution to both the literature on the political economy of Appalachian America and our understanding of more general pathways to the industrialized world. The book flows smoothly (which is a credit to the editor), was a pleasure to read, and ought to be of interest to a wide variety of audiences, scholarly, and otherwise. -- H-Southern-Industry Do, Die, or Get Along makes a contribution to both the literature on the political economy of Appalachian America and our understanding of more general pathways to the industrialized world. The book flows smoothly (which is a credit to the editor), was a pleasure to read, and ought to be of interest to a wide variety of audiences, scholarly, and otherwise.--H-Southern-Industry Offers an unprecedented oral history of space and time . . . Stands as an admirable effort in pushing the boundaries of narrative, oral history, and ethnography.--Virginia Magazine History happens at the point where people affect events--or the point where events affect people. Through skillful editing, Crow shows us just how and when this occurs, taking us from the region's earliest days up to present time. These compelling Appalachian voices range across age, sex, and class, bringing the story to vivid life. This is the best account I've ever seen of contemporary Appalachian life--and the most cogent and comprehensive look at what's ahead. An often surprising and altogether indispensable book.--Lee Smith author of On Agate Hill This highly accessible and important work helps us think in new ways about the meaning of social change, economic development, and citizen resistance in Appalachia today.--Stephen L. Fisher editor of Fighting Back in Appalachia: Traditions of Resistance and Change The narrators in Do, Die, or Get Along provide appreciative insights into the complexity of today's Appalachia. Frank Kilgore, in particular, may be as close as this generation comes to having its own Harry Caudill. By the skillful editing of Crow, their intelligence and delightful gift for language artfully explain the Central Appalachian coalfield's unique social, political, and economic context, as well as the common human experiences to be found there.--Richard A. Couto Antioch University Do, Die, or Get Along makes a contribution to both the literature on the political economy of Appalachian America and our understanding of more general pathways to the industrialized world. The book flows smoothly (which is a credit to the editor), was a pleasure to read, and ought to be of interest to a wide variety of audiences, scholarly, and otherwise.-- H-Southern-Industry Offers an unprecedented oral history of space and time . . . Stands as an admirable effort in pushing the boundaries of narrative, oral history, and ethnography.-- Virginia Magazine History happens at the point where people affect events--or the point where events affect people. Through skillful editing, Crow shows us just how and when this occurs, taking us from the region's earliest days up to present time. These compelling Appalachian voices range across age, sex, and class, bringing the story to vivid life. This is the best account I've ever seen of contemporary Appalachian life--and the most cogent and comprehensive look at what's ahead. An often surprising and altogether indispensable book.--Lee Smith author of On Agate Hill This highly accessible and important work helps us think in new ways about the meaning of social change, economic development, and citizen resistance in Appalachia today.--Stephen L. Fisher editor of Fighting Back in Appalachia: Traditions of Resistance and Change The narrators in Do, Die, or Get Along provide appreciative insights into the complexity of today's Appalachia. Frank Kilgore, in particular, may be as close as this generation comes to having its own Harry Caudill. By the skillful editing of Crow, their intelligence and delightful gift for language artfully explain the Central Appalachian coalfield's unique social, political, and economic context, as well as the common human experiences to be found there.--Richard A. Couto Antioch University

Do, Die, or Get Along makes a contribution to both the literature on the political economy of Appalachian America and our understanding of more general pathways to the industrialized world. The book flows smoothly..., was a pleasure to read, and ought to be of interest to a wide variety of audiences, scholarly, and otherwise. -- Phillip J. Wood H-Net, March 2008

Do, Die, or Get Along makes a contribution to both the literature on the political economy of Appalachian America and our understanding of more general pathways to the industrialized world. The book flows smoothly (which is a credit to the editor), was a pleasure to read, and ought to be of interest to a wide variety of audiences, scholarly, and otherwise. -- H-Southern-Industry

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Peter Crow is a professor of English and Williams Distinguished Professor of Humanities at Ferrum College.

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