"Memory's Glass", is a collection of essays dealing with parts of the author's life. The vingettes themselves are small peaks into life and history as seen by a rural Virginia boy. Although this book is tinged with nostalgia, it is full of meticulously crafted, bitter-sweet recollections that do not shy away from the darker side of existence. The book seems very much to be one man's spiritual journey, concerned with the continual loss of innocence and the ways in which man must handle such losses. Overall, it is an engaging collection that comes from this reader with high praise and equal recommendation.

This is one of the best books on the history of Roanoke, VA and the surrounding areas. The author focuses on the families of the area and includes old photos of houses and people. Great for genealogy researchers!