Success in Hill Country
About this ebook
Success in Hill Country is a collection of oral histories told by entrepreneurs, artists, educators, doctors, and athletes from Appalachia who have achieved the American dream. Utilizing the power of the mind to overcome obstacles, and positively influenced by their mountain culture, these individuals tell their inside stories of success. This positive message of their success in Hill Country was written years before Hillbilly Elegy's honest portrayal of the working class culture one must face in this segment of the country. Topics include:
- Successful Writers
- Success in Business
- Success in Education
- Success in Medicine
- Living a Grandfather's Legacy
- Applying Napoleon Hill's Principles in Your Own Life
- Writing Your Own Success Story
“…the mountains of southwest Virginia are not only beautiful, they have brains.” --Adriana Trigiani, Bestselling Novelist
“Great Achievement is born of a struggle.”--Napoleon HIll
About the author
Amy Clark was born in the heart of the Appalachian mountains of Virginia and teaches at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. She is the 2012 recipient of the Jean Ritchie Fellowship in Appalachian Writing.. She is founder and Director of the Appalachian Writing Project, a non-profit organization for teachers whose mission is to improve the teaching of writing in rural schools. Her articles and essays have appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers.
