In this engaging volume; local historian Douglas Bostick reveals the unacknowledged history of the second community in South Carolina; settled in 1671. Whether investigating prehistoric clues about Native American life before European settlement; detailing the history of agriculture and the reign of King Cotton; following armies from multiple wars or chronicling the triumph of equality on the greens of Charlestons Municipal Golf Course; Bostick tells the story of James Island as only a native son can. Join Bostick as he brings this small jewel of an island out of Charlestons shadow and into the light of its own rich; historic assets.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Raw; brash; and unapologetic honesty from one of musics brightest voicesBy R. BennettI was lucky enough to get to know Beth Ditto in 1999-2000 in Olympia when I was performing as a drag king and we had some mutual friends. Although its been several years since Ive seen her reading this book is what I remember about having a conversation with her - she tells it like it is and doesnt flinch or hold back the hard parts. Ive always seen Beth as loud; tough; punk; someone who says "this is who I am and I am not changing for you" and this book shows where that spirit comes from; but also the vulnerability of what being a misfit in a small town feels like and the overwhelming desire to break cycles of abuse and poverty and find a place where you can shine for what you are. Coal to Diamonds is the life story (so far) of someone who has thrived and made a place for herself in this world when there were so many circumstances stacked against her doing so. She is a fierce protector of those she loves; a fighter; a feminist; and a voice for a generation of misfits; queers; punks; and especially femmes who will not be silenced or made to feel ashamed for who they are. Read this book and go out and change the world.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. As much as I like Beth DittoBy Caroline CoriellGenerally; Im not a big fan of memoirs. I assume when some celebrity puts out a book; theyve spent an hour or so with a ghost writer; and the book is supposed to sell not based on content; but who has their face on the cover. As much as I like Beth Ditto; I assumed this would be in that vein (because thats really what sold me; Im going to be honest). I was wrong.There where times when I looked away from this book; wondering if Michelle Tea just let Beth ramble and then went home to type up whatever recording she had. The tone is a lot more conversational that I expected; and that was very refreshing. There where times when I wanted to hear more about Gossips rise to fame; a little less about Judsonia; and a little more structure would have been useful; but I thought this was charming and I had a hard time putting it down.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beth Ditto is an Inspiration and Role ModelBy GlamourGoddessBeth is one of my favorite people. She is incredibly talented; smart; creative and beautiful. She is also revolutionary because she is a fat person; a gay person and a woman. She is proudly all of these and she is also famous and successful. While we should be beyond that being a big deal; we arent. Strong; fierce; courageous people like her are helping society wake up. We still have a long way to go and all of us who are fat; gay; transgender; woman; not white; not rich; not lawyers or doctors--we all have to keep living out loud and lifting each other up.Beth gave me a new mantra for those days when I let fat-hatred get me down: "There is something wrong here but it is not me. I refuse to believe that I am anything less than excellent". Not only is this the truth--about all of us--it is a powerful reminder to me to stay strong and free and be what and who I am with pride and confidence. As they say; "God dont make no junk".If no one has told you this yet today; I love you. Keep on keepin on and know that you are not alone. You are one of millions of free-spirited; free-minded beautiful individuals. We shall overcome.
