An American Story: the Visible Vibrant Legacy of the Miller Family

Download or read book An American Story: the Visible Vibrant Legacy of the Miller Family written by Mary Ann Edmond and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains lived an American family the David and Lizzie Miller family. This book is a story about the Millers, and the seven African American communities in Cocke County, Tennessee. Its a book about a community of people oft en invisible or overlooked in historical accounts. However, this family and these seven communities were vibrantly visible. The story and a collection of photos document an everyday American experience and the values that fueled a people. These values oft en not attributed to them--give meaning to a collective vision of America and a way of life that embraced: nurture of family, love of God, education of children, the building of community, and a dedication to earning a living through hard work and entrepreneurial endeavors.