A TOUCH OF GRAY
A Great American Story — by Lou Vickery

A TOUCH OF GRAY is a tale of the extraordinary relationship between Tater Jackson and Victor Anderson. The time: the early l950s, an era when family ties and personal relationships meant just about everything. The place: a small farming community in South Alabama. The circumstances: Tater is black and Victor is white. From the ages of 10 to 13, these two were virtually inseparable, until the social and cultural issues of the times irreversibly altered the course of their relationship.
Told through the eyes of Victor, this book is a compellingly honest portrayal of life in the rural south. Each chapter captures a different episode in the lives of Tater and Victor. The storyline stretches from the humorous to the tragic; the tender to the frightful; the exciting to the dangerous. It takes you through the full range of human emotions.
A TOUCH OF GRAY offers an unforgettable supporting cast of characters... everyday heroes who faced life with an attitude to survive and prosper. It's a group of people you will want to know personally.
Author Lou Vickery has deep ties to the South Alabama land where he grew up. His account of life in the rural south bursts with authenticity. His knowledge of the times and feelings for the people make this a magnificent story. He gives you the depth and feeling of having been there yourself.
A TOUCH OF GRAY is a pleasurably told, old-fashioned reading experience. It clearly portrays how the desires of the heart can de dimmed by circumstances. This book will touch your soul and enliven your spirit, not just for today...but for years to come.

"I want to share something very important with you about our story. It's not a story about race, nor is it a story about being black or white. It's a story about the risk of reaching out... of looking beyond the color of one's skin to find the real person within. It's a story about two young boys and their families, who for a moment in time, understood the importance of painting life with a touch of gray -- a coming together of black and white."

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BOOK FACTS
Type: Historical Fiction Pages: 252
Binding: Perfect, Casebound Cover: Hardbound, Dust Jacket
Trim Size: 6 x 9 Reading Level: 5th Grade - Up
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ISBN: 0-9654140-2-7 Library of Congress Number: 98-96531
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