Letters From Lulawissie: Matt Eisenhauer's Journey into the Heart of West Virginia

Letters From Lulawissie

by Matt Eisenhauer

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1498 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	75 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Paperback	:	128 pages
Item Weight	:	6.9 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.83 x 0.31 x 8.27 inches

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Matt Eisenhauer's book, Letters From Lulawissie, is a collection of essays that chronicle his experiences living and working in Lulawissie, a small town in West Virginia. Eisenhauer, a former teacher and journalist, moved to Lulawissie in 2010 in search of a more meaningful life. What he found was a community grappling with poverty, addiction, and unemployment, but also one filled with resilience, hope, and humor.

The People of Lulawissie

Over the course of a year, Eisenhauer gets to know the people of Lulawissie intimately. He writes about their struggles and triumphs, their hopes and dreams. There's Patty, a single mother who works two jobs to support her children. There's Bobby, a recovering addict who is trying to turn his life around. And there's Pastor Mike, who provides spiritual guidance and support to the community.

Eisenhauer's portraits of these individuals are deeply moving and insightful. He shows us the challenges they face, but he also shows us their strength and resilience. The people of Lulawissie are not defined by their circumstances. They are defined by their character.

The Power of Community

One of the most striking things about Lulawissie is the sense of community that exists there. Despite the challenges they face, the people of Lulawissie support each other. They help each other out in times of need, and they celebrate each other's successes.

Eisenhauer writes about the importance of community in Lulawissie. He shows us how it can help people overcome adversity and build a better life. Community is not just about living in close proximity to others. It's about caring for each other and working together to create a better future.

The Challenges Facing Lulawissie

While Eisenhauer's book is ultimately a hopeful one, he does not shy away from the challenges facing Lulawissie. He writes about the poverty, the addiction, and the unemployment that plague the community. He also writes about the environmental degradation that has taken place in the area due to coal mining.

Eisenhauer does not offer easy solutions to these problems. But he does believe that the people of Lulawissie have the strength and resilience to overcome them. He believes that by working together, they can create a better future for themselves and their children.

Letters From Lulawissie is a powerful and moving book that offers a unique glimpse into the heart of West Virginia. Eisenhauer's writing is compassionate, insightful, and deeply personal. He has a gift for storytelling, and he uses it to paint a vivid and unforgettable portrait of a community that is struggling, but still hopeful.

Letters From Lulawissie is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing rural America. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Letters From Lulawissie

by Matt Eisenhauer

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1498 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	75 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Paperback	:	128 pages
Item Weight	:	6.9 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.83 x 0.31 x 8.27 inches

FREE