Don‘t Tell‘em You‘re Cold
A Memoir of Poverty and Resilience
Don’t Tell’em You’re Cold is a poignant tale of poverty and resilience, set in the coal camps of southern West Virginia. The story follows author Katherine Manley, who, despite facing extreme challenges, became an award-winning teacher and a testament to the power of ingenuity and stoicism.
Book reviews:
“Wonderful book. Greatly enjoyed. If you like authors like Denise Giardina and Lee Smith, I would recommend!”
-N. Dunn, Amazon Review.
“5.0 out of 5 stars Such an Inspiring Story. I loved this book so much! As a teacher, this book was an eye opener to the mindset of those who struggle daily to survive. More importantly, it was a story that taught me to find joy in the midst of trials. It reminded me that strong will and perseverance can help me overcome the most dire circumstances. I loved the opportunity to see things through the author’s eyes. I strongly encourage everyone to read this book! It captured my interest from the first page. But, what truly made it remarkable was the fact that it challenged me to think outside my own little box and changed the way I see those around me. Excellent read!”
–Alicia Mullins, Amazon Review.
“I wish everyone who blames the poor for being poor would read this book. There is so much, so many just don’t understand about poverty.” -Glenda Kale Sjolander, Amazon Review.
is a renowned educator in southern West Virginia and a fellow of the West Virginia Writing Project and the West Virginia Humanities Council Appalachian Seminar.