Singing Down the Preacher
Singing Down the Preacher is a story of redemption....redemption for one man, redemption for several families, redemption for a race of people.
The first novel by Darlene Nixon is a fictionalized version of stories which depict the trials of a Melungeon family from the mountainous region of Eastern Kentucky as they emerged out of a secluded, rustic lifestyle in the 1950's.
The children - Hogan, Allie and Pearle Sue - discovered a whole new world in Southern Indiana; modern society, modern conveniences and modern cruelty. Hogan, the oldest, must support the family by working in the local cannery.
His simplistic way of thinking lands him in unsavory and even dangerous situations. Yet, it is through his simplicity that he is able to brave his fears, search for his answers and, in the end, receive the message that unites them all once more.
Excerpt:
"Absolutely, God must have known he was stronger than anyone could imagine; stronger than the torment, stronger than the ones who thought they were smarter, strong enough to endure and recover when most would have given up all together. Yes, Hogan's message must be that of acceptance for all, especially oneself. And in that moment of deepest despair, don't just sing down the preacher. That is the time to stop, pray, listen and most of all remember the details..."
The first novel by Darlene Nixon is a fictionalized version of stories which depict the trials of a Melungeon family from the mountainous region of Eastern Kentucky as they emerged out of a secluded, rustic lifestyle in the 1950's.
The children - Hogan, Allie and Pearle Sue - discovered a whole new world in Southern Indiana; modern society, modern conveniences and modern cruelty. Hogan, the oldest, must support the family by working in the local cannery.
His simplistic way of thinking lands him in unsavory and even dangerous situations. Yet, it is through his simplicity that he is able to brave his fears, search for his answers and, in the end, receive the message that unites them all once more.
Excerpt:
"Absolutely, God must have known he was stronger than anyone could imagine; stronger than the torment, stronger than the ones who thought they were smarter, strong enough to endure and recover when most would have given up all together. Yes, Hogan's message must be that of acceptance for all, especially oneself. And in that moment of deepest despair, don't just sing down the preacher. That is the time to stop, pray, listen and most of all remember the details..."