Coal Mining in West Virginia: Storming Heaven, Denise Giardina

Storm heaven In 1883, the first coal was transported from Tazewell County, Virginia State, to Norfolk and Western Railroads. The railroad opened a passage to the first coal bed in West Virginia. As the area changed from agricultural economy to industrial economy, a town was born. (West Virginia Mine War) Good wages and housing temptation will make coal mining attractive for West Virginians, but all good things pay a price. In the novel 'Storm of Heaven', Dennis Giardina will give us a close look at the real situation of the town of Anne Del in West Virginia.

ANN: Some writers from West Virginia, such as Breece Pancake, Denise Giardina, Davis Grubb and Chuck Kinder, worked with complex representatives in the area and influenced me as a young artist . All these writers grew up in West Virginia. Everyone has a different view of this place, but each vision gives a sense of subtle depth to our culture. They continue to fight domestic contradictions and they provide a background and history that will help to reveal the dark elements of the country; their feel is in the depths of their body; they are in our language I will do wonderful things

I am from Mullens in West Virginia and my coal mine is very deep. I am a coal miner, a granddaughter, a prostitute, a daughter of a daughter in law. When I was young, I was very proud of the coal industry in our country. I am proud that West Virginia coal supplies electricity to our country through the Industrial Revolution and enables our factory to operate during the Second World War. The United States is built on our coal - it is partially built behind the Appalachian Mountains. Like many other families in Appalachia, my family paid a large sum for coal. I lost my grandfather 's black lung and I recently learned that my uncle was diagnosed with this disease. Our health and living are not the only price we pay for the area. Also, I saw our beautiful streams and rivers polluted with toxins while watching the summit of the mountains blown away. The price we pay is rising rapidly