Christy WolfeChristy Wolfe writes books about Appalachia to demonstrate the beauty of the land, the richness of the culture, and the intelligence of the people. Her collection of lighthearted nonfiction short stories is titled: BRIGHT-EYED AND BAREFOOT: STORIES O AN APPALACHIAN GIRL. She holds a Master's degree in Media Arts from the University of Arizona. Born in West Virginia, she is a direct descendant of the early settlers to the area beginning with Johan Jacob Wolf, born at Hackers Creek in 1755. She is also the granddaughter of a deep-pit coal miner. Read More Read Less