The Sing by Chuck Holmes

The Sing by Chuck Holmes

As Stumpy Fowler sets out to work on one fine May morning in 1956, he's blissfully unaware of what's unfolding around him. At his house, events are being set into motion that will turn his world--the small-town of River Falls, a place strictly segregated into black and white sections--upside down.

Because Bessie Williams, his wife's help and the leader of the Bethel A.M.E. Church choir has decided that this is the year her choir will enter The Sing.

An annual singing competition open to all, The Sing is the one thing River Falls is known for . and no black choir has ever competed. Bessie's determined to change that, but integration will have dire consequences. This is the South. Racism and the Klan are active and thriving in River Falls, and they'll do anything to keep The Sing as white as it's always been.

It causes Stumpy to ask questions that he never thought of, arrive at answers he'd never considered, and learn new things about his friends . things he'd really rather not know. Stumpy doesn't really care for change, but suddenly, he's drowning in it.

Holmes, Chuck: - Chuck Holmes considers himself one of the last generation of true Southerners, reared in the days before Interstate highways, television programs and air conditioning. He has been a professional writer all of his adult life and has won awards in television, training, and advertising. He is the author of novel, The Sing; Small Stories, a book created with photographer Michael Nelson; and a number published short stories and essays. He lives in Georgia with his wife and near his children and grandchildren.

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ISBN 13	9781947309418
ISBN 10	1947309412
Title	The Sing
Author	Chuck Holmes
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Corporate Strategies, Inc.
Year published	2018-07-17
Number of pages	344
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.