Appalachia’s Storyteller: Surviving Appalachia

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Appalachias Deadliest Wife The true story of Frankie Silver as told by The Appalachian Storyteller Follow this channel by Subscribing Support this channel by clicking the JOIN button or SUPER THANKS official t-shirts, stickers, magnets, Appalachian candles and more at www.theappalachianstoryteller.com Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE Also follow me on facebook. facebook.com/theappalachianstoryteller Got a story you want us to tell? Email [e-mail] Business Inquiries The Appalachian Storyteller PO Box 6022 Oak Ridge TN 37831

[@juliebaker6969]

I too taught myself to read at just 4 years old, despite severe dyslexia. I used a simple trick of physics to accomplish it. I figured that if I covered all the letters but one and moved over one letter at a time, I would see the actual letters in the correct order, no matter HOW scrambled my brain made them appear. I ALSO learned to recognize letters no matter what orientation I saw them in. And for the ones that shape alone couldn't differentiate, I used context to discern whether it was say, a "d", a "b", a "p" or a "q". As time went on I learned to rearrange letters in my head to make intelligible words that made sense in context. I'm STILL pretty slow at reading and writing, especially with having to double and triple check for mistakes. For example this comment has taken over ½ hour to write.....so far. So please excuse any mistakes I miss. Thanks for your stories. I wasn't sure about them at first (I've run into some clinkers from other channels), but they lived up to my best expectations and THEN some, I GREATLY approve! I subscribed after hearing my third one.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@juliebaker6969 Thank you Julie for sharing your story. Speaking as a teacher and someone who also suffers from dyslexia, I can relate to your struggles. This video holds a very special place in my heart, as the characters in this story represent many folks I have met and overcame in my own life. While I love telling stories, its important for me to share that every story on this channel is embedded with truths that I have lived through in my life. This channel isn't for clicks, its been a healing process and a time capsule for my life, as well as others who have had similar journeys. I am glad to have you along for the ride. Best wishes. JD

[@MistyCox-gv7zv]

I'm a decent of the Langston family

[@justmejustme1245]

My daddy was raised in the back hills of Kentucky. He had only a 6th grade education and probably only went to school half of that time, but he was the smartest and most loving man I ever knew.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

My dad dropped out in the 8th grade and was a business and home owner his entire life.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

My father in Law was the same way. He was a great guy.

[@cynthiasisk2798]

My daughter had an undiagnosed speech impediment. No one could understand her except my son. Luckily, on entering Kindergarten a speech therapist gave us the tools to help her. My husband worked with her every night after working 12 hour days. She still weighs her words but left high school with a 4.0. . We are so proud of her hard work.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@cynthiasisk2798]

@@solofemaletravelerme parental support can do a lot.

[@joannemcfadden6405]

I’ve listened to 3 stories back to back…all of them touched my heart but this one, had me bawling like a baby. Seems to me, this father and daughter were the smartest in all the mountains!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Theres a very powerful message in this story. It makes me happy to know it found its way to your heart.

[@lesleyjones5817]

Me too 😢😢

[@haubenmeisewillow-tit331]

What a wonderfull story! Its good to have a poignant story, in amidst all that blood, hate and Revenge. As a teacher, however, my blood boils snd I tremble with indignation at these two idiots who call themselfs teachers. If you want to do sciance, do so but unhand all children immediatly.

[@loriboufford6342]

This story of mistaken identity, is the most difficult story I've ever heard from you.

[@RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia]

I Once heard a wise old woman say that a simple childlike person will have a more closer and loving relationship with Jesus Christ than a smarter Worldly man will ever know.

[@endtimesninja1235]

Facts

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Lots of wisdom in that

[@jelly7310]

The Bible says something very similar to that.

[@brianspangenberg9598]

Amen to that

[@Loraann54fi10]

That's because that child like person loves Jesus the way he is told to, like a child. The rest of us are stuck with grown up minds. Stupid logic always getting in the way of love.

[@pameladawkins3886]

Brought tears to my eyes.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message in this story

[@CraigerAce]

I have a younger cousin that I consider my brother. When very young he had a terrible speech impediment. Very few could understand him. I was with him so much I could. The year he was to start 1st grade (our school didn't have a kindergarten) an aunt came and stayed for the entire summer. She set her mind to help him correct his speech. She realized that he was bright and capable of proper pronunciation. Over the summer she patiently worked with him in a gentle, nonthreatening way, and had all of us boys (his 2 brothers and me) do the same. By the end of the summer there were few words he couldn't say correctly. He never had a problem in school and graduated with honors. It's amazing what love and patience can do. And what harm stupid adults can do to young kids. Peace. Out.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@susitamarie5849]

Our own president Biden was a stutterer. It shows you can achieve anything with a strong supportive village behind you! God bless all , especially who need encouragement , support and patience!

[@wolraadwoltemade3275]

@@susitamarie5849 lol that geriatric you hail him as some saint? top kek

[@susitamarie5849]

@@wolraadwoltemade3275 nope I hail him as overcoming disabilities. I hail anyone who can do that. No matter who they are. But hey, I’m a child of god. And follower of Jesus.

[@kesmarn]

@@susitamarie5849 Thank you! For having the courage to express love and understanding in a beautiful, gentle way. God bless you!

[@baleighmorey1626]

This brought me to tears, as a child that was bullied horribly as a child it hurts my heart. It was bad enough how they treated Ike, but the pain he must have felt for his daughters is crushing. Maybelle was a gift to her loving father. Shame on those teachers.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message here

[@deborahwatson2432]

Thank you for this beautiful & heartwarming story ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Theres a powerful message in this story

[@mizzmary861]

I knew a man like Ike, a kind soul whom also spent a childhood of little to no schooling but could lead a team of mules better than any farmer I knew, a true talent. His mind was child like but a hard worker/survivor. He had a bountiful garden every summer always sharing with others and never seemed to want for anything. The World needs more of those with the heart like Ike😊Thank you for sharing.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@cadebritt8001]

I would rather stand with a kind man than one who thinks he is smart.

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

This was truly a heart breaking story but it was a wonderful story. Little Maybelle was alot smarter than those 2 principles could ever be. And so was her little daddy.❤❤ Loved this story. Keep tellin' and writin' these stories, you are the best storp teller on UTube, heck I'm thinkin' best in the whole world. I can't get to the next story fast enough. Your stories should be made into movies if they wouldnt change any if them.❤

[@davidllewis4075]

Our youngest son was put into somewhat of same predicament going into 5th grade. We had just moved and he was thrown into a new school where on first day he had to be 'tested'. They put him into slow learner group, called Chapter One. When we realized what had happened we got him out of there. In over 10 years of teaching he has been named Teacher of the Year several times.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@lightningbug276]

Aww❤❤❤

[@cynthiastark1472]

Love this story ❤ Having been picked on in school by the "popular kids ", who always seemed to be the teachers pets, I can really relate to the fathers experience and his daughters. I am still socially awkward to this day. However , the longer I live and the more people I meet, I find I'm not as odd as I always thought. Apparently there's a whole lot of us out here. 😂

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There are a lot of us- there is a lot of my personal experience told thru the characters in this story, and I am a teacher in ‘real life’ and shake my head at what they promote as intelligence these days.

[@renastone1270]

You are so right! I'm of Mexican heritage and had the interesting experience of growing up in a segregated school district (in the 1970s, if you can believe it. I guess the law didn't quite reach our little town as soon as it did others). When I was in high school, I had aspirations of going to college. My mother had the first person in her family to graduate from college and she was my inspiration. In my senior year, we all met with the guidance counselor to make our post h.s. plans. I was advised that not everyone is meant for college and that I should just find me a good husband and raise a nice little family. I went on and got two degrees just for spite. =)

[@syescanlon7143]

So true x

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

I was picked on by kids and I was the teachers pet. She knew I was hanging around her classroom for that reason. When all the kids where out of the classroom she would say Tommy there's candy in my desk go get you a piece. She was a little older than my parents so I know she's dead 😢. I'm sure Jesus has a place in Heaven for people like her.

[@deborahbarry8250]

I too had my problems in growing up. I know how that feels to be considered slow... I wasn't, just different. Beautiful story 😊

[@teresamerklin4614]

Can such a beautiful story possibly be true?? It's so sad how people are judged with a ruler when their true intelligence is miles beyond the personal judgment!❤😢😢

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@dawsie]

My Mom was told she would never be an artist because she was blind in one eye, for years I grew up trying to get her to paint and draw, I knew she could do it, one day I exploded when she said she could not draw a straight line. I looked her in the eye and asked her where in my drawing was there s straight line. For the first time she actually understood what I had been telling her all my 25 years. I went home with hubby and he said you should not of blown up like that. A week later Mom ran and told me she was taking art lessons but could not get to class tomorrow because Dad was working, she wanted to know if I could pick her up and driver her to the class. I was grinning from ear to ear when hubby got home that night told him that I would be driving him to work as I needed the truck to pick up Mom for her art class. The look on his face was totally stunned, he thought I had upset Mom the week before. I knew I had not, because I saw something after she sat and looked at my drawing. 3 years later Mom won her first art competition she was so proud when she placed her certificate up on the wall next all of mine. Dad and I moved things around and put hers in full Center and pride of place on the wall. She earned it, it took her 28 years to prove those teachers wrong. She left school at 15 and worked in the fish factory for a year before getting a job as a dental assistant. She was a very talented lady, she taught dressmaking and Shetland lace knitting in Australia before finally retiring but during all of that time she always set aside time to sit and paint. Just like her sister and just like she saw me do all my childhood days. It just took me a long time to find the right words and the right piece of artwork to prove to her that she could do it, plus losing my temper as well lol but I finally got through to her. The only reason it worked that day is because I had been working on a drawing while there and I had an eyepatch on because my eye had gotten splinters in it 3 weeks before that day. I was drawing with only one eye just like she has only one eye but the difference was she was use to seeing with only one eye, where as I was struggling I could not drive, I kept bumping into things for 3 weeks. The day she rang she knew I had the patch removed so I would be able to drive again. But it was because I still drew as if I could see with both eyes that finally got what I had spent years trying to tell her. That old saying “seeing is believing” well in this case it was the fact I could not see out of my right eye that finally got through to her. Just because she was blind from birth in only one eye did not mean a blooming thing and her teachers were all wrong. They nearly destroyed my Mom but I’m so glad that I never gave up on her, not once, I knew she could, I just needed her to believe in herself, who would of thought that having an accident at work would have finally tipped the scales to the point that she actually listened. After driving her to her class that day we made it a Mother Daughter time each week. We even went back to Trade School together to learn fashion designing and pattern making so that Mom could get her teachers certificate to teach dressmaking. It was worth almost losing part of my sight it was that edge that was finally needed to get her to believing in herself.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Wow! Thank you for sharing that!

[@mattamick1163]

beautiful... brought tears to my eyes. thank u

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message here

[@johnmccorkle747]

I lived up a hollow or holler in Ky. in the 70s.I honed my reading skills because I was bored with no brothers or sisters or even neighbor children to play with.I discovered a wonderful world of anything and everything.I am truly grateful!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@bigiron8831]

J.D. this heartbreaking story hits too close to home...R.I.P. Grandpa Y'all stay safe out there 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@johnjessey6955]

Thank you JD for another wonderfully told story. I hope you realize the gift you have. In these days of bad news, trial and turmoil. The stories you share bring a sense of calm, peace and tranquility to many of us I believe. LOL! Let me make a long story boring! It reminded me of my junior year in high school 1972. At the beginning of the year I went into see my counselor, Mrs. Wilson and asked, what classes I should concentrate on for college. I remember she was typing at the time, she reached up and pulled her glasses down to the end of her nose, turned to the side and looked over the top of them at me. And then stated, what are you worried about college for John? All you are going to be is a ditch digger of the rest of your life! I completely understood how that little girl felt. I stood up, and said OK, Mrs. Wilson, thank you. I never went back to see her again for the next two years. I decided I was just going to have to work very hard at whatever I did, and try to do my best. Fortunately, much like her father, I found a place in construction. I eventually worked up to foreman, then superintendent, and eventually project management. In charge of $40 million water projects with his many is 80 company employees along with subcontractors on my job. I loved my work for 43 years. And I had to chuckle a few months back. I was helping one of our laborers find a waterline that we had broken with a backhoe. I’m in this ditch with a shovel at 67 years old, I remember saying you were right Mrs. Wilson and chuckled. But making six figures doing it! Sorry for the book JD just brought back memories. God bless you. Happy Easter. Stay true and strong my friend. jj out! ☺️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I enjoyed reading that John, I really did. I too, have a similar story to that. I hated school my entire life for the way teachers and administration treated me. I didnt like what they taught either, cause I saw it for what it was... them trying to improve their school rating and it had nothing to do with what was best for each students personal life. I never would have dreamed that I would grow up to be a teacher myself... 22 years now. Yet, I have never taught "by the book" and have continued to go my own way. In many ways, this you tube channel is an extension of that, a thumb to the nose of all the "history" I was taught in school, that wasn't important at all. I now share history thru the lens I would have taught it if I had been the teacher.

[@johnjessey6955]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller OMGosh JD! You ROCK! It was another story where I definitely reached for the Kleenex box a couple of times. What a wonderful family they were. Those are 100% God’s people. I especially loved it when she fell in love with him and they got married. Better than any Hallmark movie I’ve ever watched. And I watched a bunch of them. I wonder if your students know how blessed they are to have you as their teacher? I bet I would’ve gotten straight A’s. I had two history teachers in high school that co-taught our class. Mr. McLeod and Mr. McLaren. Even though they had classes of their own, they did double duty in each others class. They rocked. I’ve always loved history. It was my favorite, subject. I ended up dropping out halfway through 12th grade. Couldn’t take any more. I would’ve stayed just to be in your class. Just got back from three weeks in Tennessee to Texas. Helping my sons work on my youngest son’s house in Rockvale just outside of Murfreesboro. Next time I’m out there I’d like to drive out to see you buy you dinner, lunch or just a cup of coffee. PS I can’t believe you don’t teach music as well. Blessings your friend John. Thanks again.

[@gillisBR549]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller, this is awesome to hear!! Thank you, for what you’re doing!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@johnjessey6955 Hey John, just reading this... Yup, im a teacher of 22 years, but I didnt mention until I saw your post... yes, I teach music, I teach Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass (orchestra)

[@vickykent353]

​@TheAppalachianSJD, your students would have been spellbound. I simply love your stories. I'm so glad that I happened upon one of your stories. I listened and immediately subscribed! Thank you for your hard work. Your presentation of each story is magnificent. Pure joy to listen to. ❤

[@earlymorningtwilight9119]

I'm so happy that he escaped school. He was a scientist and business man🤗

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@deannacrownover3]

Institutionalized learning has destroyed too many brilliant minds.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Agreed 💯

[@richardliles4415]

That was one heck of it story JD, one full of ignorance and prejudice. I sure wish they could be a sequel that would show those two professors exactly what they were, ignorant and prejudiced. Thank you for the story, JD.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Richard

[@cazfive]

I totally agree with you. My only worry would have been for other children disregarded by these two very ignorant men who could not understand the meaning of teaching. Blessings 🙏🏽

[@EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY]

Such a sweet story. Ike benefited by his daughter's staying home and even teaching him to understand what she loved to read 📚 ❣️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It really is a beautiful story

[@kennethboydsr3966]

What a great story I never did good in school drooped out in 8th grade as I got older I under stood my problem it was I couldn’t learn with any kind of distractions 72 now live in a nice home and have been retired for years thanks for this good story .😊❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

thank you!

[@kennethboydsr3966]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller 👍🏻

[@Zinniagarden24]

Beautiful. Lesson for us all

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Anna, there's a powerful message here

[@amberturley5250]

You know there is no unteachable person, but the right teacher is imperative to finding the genius in each of us! My grandfather was illiterate and worked the coal mines starting at the age of five and at 17, he joined the military, and they found his genius and illiterate man was the one who designed and built the B12 bomber carriers and developed a new way of drilling that is used worldwide. until the day he passed my grandmother wrote all of his letters and yes, he could read at that point, but not only did he surpass anybody’s expectations, He was actually the teacher of others with special talents that were overlooked by the “societal elite teaching” at West Virginia University in engineering it’s sad that they were allowed to do that to people then they probably missed a lot of very special peoples talents.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amazing!

[@amberturley5250]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller he was an extraordinary man and the greatest patriarchal figure ever. I was lucky enough to share his birthday (as well as my grandmother.) I miss his stories so much. I thank you for your stories about our southern heritage and for correcting the ignorance about who we really are. It’s most appreciated.

[@BeeFunKnee]

I was abused while still a baby. That made me grow up silent and very observant though. I was so observant of grownups that by age 5 I could repeat back what they just said a few minutes ago, or what had happened on our TV set, yet they had all totally forgotten until I reminded them. I watched as adults and bigger kids acted like aimless fools, and wondered if I'd someday also turn "crazy" like they all seemed to be. I didn't do very well in school because I was being purposefully destroyed by everyone in my life. I thought school was only a cruel joke. I dropped out in 11th grade, on my 3rd day. Then I went to work, but they said I had to get my GED within 2 weeks or I'd lose my job. I worked all night and stayed awake to study a bit. Then I worked all night and went to the school to take the 5 different tests. I missed 2 days testing though because I was just too tired. But then I got scared and went back and begged to somehow take the remaining tests. The instructor said that if I could take all 3 remaining tests in the time it took to take the very last one, he would let me. I passed my GED with only 2 points to spare, but I had actually done it. Later on, I was asked to take an IQ test for Voc. Rehab.. I had gotten the test date in the mail just the day before, and it was in the next town over. I felt I didn't have a chance in hell to score well, so I just drank beers with my friend and wasn't going to go the next day. But then when I awoke I felt a strong desire to get over there and take the thing. When I arrived, all the other people looked so very nervous and intimidated. I didn't feel that way at all. I carefully listened to the instructor's preamble advice, then started taking the very long test when he had said "GO!" It took a whole 6 hours, with one half hour break in between. I finished all the tests and then went back home. Sometime later we were all told it was time to return for our test results and pick up our certificates. The instructor asked me to stay after all the others had left, he wanted to talk with me about something. When we were alone, he told me that he didn't have high hopes when he had first seen me, I was very obviously hung over and all. But he said I scored the highest number of everybody. I scored a 127/125(Raven/Shepley scoring method,) the rest hovered around the average "100". I scored well and good because I had been very observant with what the instructor had first suggested before we were to take the 6 tests was all. He'd said to us, "If you don't know the answer right away, or can't easily figure it out, move on to the next question, don't waste time on one single question." As I had looked around at the others, they had not bothered to listen to that simple helpful advice, they were all looking around the room at each other, and down at the closed tests. I had carefully listened. I did exactly what he had advised, I breezed through all the questions I knew the answers for, or could calculate an answer quickly, and then when I got to the end of the tests I had just started all over again at the beginning, then took a bit more time to figure every still-unanswered question that I could. The biggest problem with so many people is that they'll fall back on either "I finished High school, I'm done." or "I went to college, so I'm smarter." School and university are only starts, they are not finishes. You must learn throughout your whole life if you wish to become wise. This world enjoys eating purposeful fools for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That's why Walmart has "those people" in it.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you for sharing your story

[@BeeFunKnee]

I'll never be as good at sharing stories as you are though!@@TheAppalachianStoryteller

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

What an absolute gem of a story!! The old saying…..” don’t judge a book by its cover” sure rings true in the story. When I was going to school, there were several young girls in my classes that we very intelligent, but their hearts were pure gold. I helped them and befriended them as much as I possibly could, and they were the best people ever. You have just done yourself again JD!! Once you put your mind to it and you have that true grit and determination, you can accomplish almost anything. Oh yes! Just a reminder to everyone, don’t forget to subscribe and tap that little bill up there and make sure you type in all so that you can everyone of these great marvelous stories that JD always puts out. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed! Blessings always to you JD!! 🙏😊❤️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, Betty

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller you are very welcome! 😊

[@Rick-d4h]

That was a great story. God bless them people.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message here

[@trumpetingangel]

What a wonderful story!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ❤️

[@marksettles6695]

Dude you broke my heart when you claimed Ikes "dumb rapture". Bless his heart

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message here

[@thecrone7964]

Way too close to my experience back in the 50/60's, in a small coal town, in a Catholic school where there was no mercy for those of us who had learning disabilities that we didn't know we had until we were adults. Wonderfully told and a powerful message to those who make assumptions about people they never took the time to understand.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you for sharing your story, as a storyteller and a 22 year teacher I hope this message gets out there

[@vickykent353]

Very well stated.

[@whispermcgaughy7251]

What a beautifully sad tale.. I can somewhat relate to,when I think of my older brother and I.. He had speech and learning difficulties but I never accepted or took kindly to his diagnosis, because I knew better.. No one knew what fantastic stories he would tell and what adventures we went on,hiding beneath my bed,he would spin stories as I read him books and taught him to pronounce his words.. That boy that everybody wrote off is now a man of many talents and those same people who condemned him,now look to him for advice and guidance.. 😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Beautiful ❤️

[@cadebritt8001]

A hart of a story. So much has been destroyed by these likes of teachers and authorities.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Agreed

[@bessiemann7468]

I always enjoyed hearing your stories. My Mom always said not to make fun of anyone that's less fortunate then you or someone that's slow at learning.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Bessie!

[@charlenemock333]

I Truly Believe With EVERY Ounce Of My Heart and Soul that God gives people that are simple-minded along with learning disabilities, God gives them expert-level talents in OTHER WAYS! The same with blind people or crippled people or people with disabilities and chemical imbalances in their brain, etc.etc.etc. I'm 53 years old and I have seen this many times throughout my life. So I believe it with every ounce of my being. 👍🙏😇

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

well said Charlene

[@meredithcook8392]

Lovely story

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 🙏

[@Auntie-Sara]

🤎🐻"chase a bear back into the deep woods"🐻🤎 I love this line. Not kill it just for being, but respectfully move it along.🥰 Thank you JD

[@RosaRodriguez-rl6rd]

I wish I knew what came about to this two beautiful people. Love this story but sad at the same time 😢

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@kevdimo6459]

Wow thanks JD that’s a real heartfelt story you’ve just told. It made me mad, sad and everything in between! It could become a series i think. Thanks again. 😮😢

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It’s a powerful story on many levels. I felt the same emotions as I worked on this story. Maybelle and her father took the form of many people I’ve known in my life and the professors took the form of some of the evilest people I’ve known, there’s a powerful message in Maybelles story

[@kevdimo6459]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I totally agree, i was once told by a maths teacher that if I had two brains they’d probably rattle! Hahahaha i couldn’t help but laugh at him. By the way i hated maths.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@kevdimo6459 gotta admit that was a good one on the teachers part... 😂

[@kevdimo6459]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller It was a beauty. I couldn’t argue with him just laugh 😂.

[@davidduff5123]

JD thank you for attending my drive home with your stories! I binged five of them for 2:45 from NC to SC

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

preciate you brother, yer gonna run out of them but dont worry, I release new ones every Saturday morning. Be safe out there

[@anthonymangino9662]

The writing and narrating in these stories is deeply insightful and uncompromisingly creative. The measurements of intelligence and value of people are unfortunately dictated by the popular vote. A story such as this shows that the nuance and Intangibles are often what makes life meaningful in ways that escape our immediate awareness. Mediocrity is within the parameters of mass popularity, but only renders the status quo to devalue themselves as well. Nature always finds a way, and it's not the subjective mind that defines these things, as they don't require definition. They are what they are with or without definition. So as our inadequacies are a perspective passed forward by the mediocre without tbe courage or insight to see the diamond in the dust.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Beautifully written ❤️

[@anthonymangino9662]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller ❤️

[@Bella1neverknows670]

This was truly heartbreaking. Of all people they should've known not to judge a book by the cover. But the father daughter relationship they had was so hear warming. So glad she stayed strong. Now I want to know did she end up making friends did she find her soulmate did she have children.. Loved this story. But I love all your stories😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Bella, I love this story. Maybelle and her father represent all that is good in this world

[@moonlitegirl72]

This KZbin channel just came into my KZbin feed probably because I listen to another similar channel called Donnie laws so now I have two channels in which to hear about the Appalachians

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@moonlitegirl72 Donnie is a good fella, we are both subscribed to each others channels. Welcome my friend!

[@moonlitegirl72]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I am happy to watch your videos

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@moonlitegirl72 thank you!

[@theshadow3103]

I know these people had a rough life, I live and grew up in Appalachia. I sure miss the simple times of life when people had time to be neighborly.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Me too Shadow

[@littlemissmichele9254]

I listened to this with feelings that they were my own. How dare they assume. Your last words rang so true.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend, I too, see this story from personal experiences

[@CaribbeanQueen72xx]

Awwww wowwww what a story smh. How far we have come, as human beings , although savagery still exist ; but they won’t turn away children who learn different from others .. 🥰🥰🙏🏾. I love this Chanel.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you, my friend. Have a blessed day.

[@charlesbey8636]

Sir,I've watched a lot of your stories. Haven't come across a bad or boring one yet. They're ALL captivating!! But to me.......this your masterpiece!!! Thankyou from BC Canada

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you for that, there is a powerful message in this story

[@tomcody2768]

Amen , Truly a great story of mountain folk , country folk .

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Tom

[@zechnique]

you're my go-to channel for doing the dishes

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Well alright then, let’s get cleaning

[@deehinkle732]

I love this story!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much 😊

[@amvanleeuwen594]

Bedankt

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Bless you! Thank you so much! This is what keeps this channel coming ❤️

[@debbiecooper1677]

my grandpa was from hoeacker va. and never went to school. in 1900. but he teach himself and ended up with a great job with C/O for years.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

My pa dropped out in the 8th grade, was a business and home owner all his life.

[@larrystultz7545]

Yet another excellent gem thank you JD

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Larry

[@paulclanney3996]

I was considered simple when I was a young am 66 years old now when I was young I wrapped my self up in plants And animals Now at 66 everybody comes to me or answers on how to form Don't never kid yourself about a simple-minded person

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for sharing your story

[@frankknight4491]

What a beautiful story it took me back to my paw paws word's of people that speak down to others, he would say God gave us two ears and one mouth and we learn more from listening than trying to impress others with words.

[@jlschliebener4658]

I live in Pennsylvania and I know little about these people except they were... I've been binge watching. Very interesting and well done. Ty❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

So glad to have you here make yourself at home

[@henryhenry3832]

What a beautiful story, as someone who only had a grade 1 education and taught himself to read and write and do math ( not very well mind you) I can completely relate to this story, I have since went on to challenge the trade entrance exam and got 88%, I went into heavy duty mechanics where I received the award of excellence for each year and my worst mark on a test was 95.6%, I now own a successful mechanic shop, but this story hits home with me as I struggle with feeling smart enough when it comes to book work, thank you for sharing this story 😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Im so glad this powerful story blessed you Henry

[@henryhenry3832]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller it really has, and I have been loving your channel

[@wendystewart5665]

I loved this story ❤️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message in this story

[@toniadugger3954]

great story !!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

This story is close to my heart, I love it

[@scottblack3381]

It's bout to get good up in here! Copperhill's checking in. I pray this rainy Saturday morning finds you tolerable, JD!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Mornin’ Scott, alls well here in Caryville TN this mornin

[@barbaracarmichiel7369]

Beautiful story and I loved the telling of it. Two of the smartest people who's wisdom was kept a secret by the ignorance of others.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Well said my friend

[@hildaelmore-cn9pc]

This store reminds me of my uncle Jr he was like that in school he was not good in school back thin you can walk out if school to work on the farm and he rather work in the gardens and plays he's banjo on the front porch God I miss them days in the holler .😢

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

My dad walked out in the 8th grade and was a business owner all his life and owned his own house

[@marcopolo4576]

Well done JD. A very uplifting story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you! There’s a powerful message in this story

[@throbinRobin-t3e]

Wonderful story❤❤thank you again descent Wonderful stories

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ❤️

[@empressoftheuniverse1312]

This is my favorite video!!! Love it. Thank you!!! The last sentence had me chuckling.😂

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

This is a special story close to my heart, thank you

[@empressoftheuniverse1312]

🙏🏻🧡🙏🏻

[@kevinbode6483]

Generally highly educated people have no idea that God has a plan for us all and we are all equal 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen

[@OU812cheeto]

That's because educated people are smart enough to realize that there are no gods.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@OU812cheeto Thanks for sharing my friend

[@WillowsGarden]

Thank you JD for another great story. Can you imagine living back in those days. Even now the educational system has a lot to be desired, just my opinion. I hope you and your family have a Blessed Easter and weekend!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Willow! Happy Easter to you and yours my friend

[@333jarhead]

Great story JD.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Scott! Got a new one coming in the morning

[@elisefreund6142]

I love listening to your stories, I'm in Kamloops BC Canada and your voice is wonderful to listen to as you tell different stories, thank you.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Elise ❤️ greetings from East Tennessee

[@Stephanie-dj4iy]

Isn't that where the Indian children disappear from 😢

[@elisefreund6142]

@@Stephanie-dj4iy Yes unfortunately, but they go missing from everywhere not just here in Kamloops.

[@ninachkah13]

Just happened across your channel.. what a beautiful story

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you are here, make yourself at home

[@rachelcampbell9960]

Such a beautiful story!! Thank you for this! Xxx❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@cpgilliam7]

Much appreciation for your talents in sharing knowledge of some very interesting stories from the past. Very educational and relaxing. Keep doing what you're doing!❤❤❤❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@jamesholbrook7785]

I loved this story. It was a beautiful love story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@mitologijaiokultizam7608]

Greetings, my good Sir, I've enjoyed so much in this story of yours. Your sorieteling way is so different, vivid, unique, and amazing, so much so that when I close my eyes listening to your story, I can literally see everything you're describing, so clearly like it's happening in front of me. Some wise man once said that "a picture is worth a thousand words", but your words sir, they paint a thousand pictures, better than any special effects fancy movie. I especially love your stories about North Carolina, my favorite place in the US. So I really hope that it will be more of those in the future. That being said - cheers, and much respect, support, and all the best wishes from far away Serbia, southeast Europe. Igor🙋🙏🇷🇸❤️🇺🇲🍻🌄

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much for this comment, it means a lot to me. I do my best to tell stories in a way that seems to quickly becoming a thing of yesteryear. Thank you for appreciating this art

[@mitologijaiokultizam7608]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Well, I'm an anthropologist. And I know for a fact that storytelling is not only the oldest human art, but also the oldest way to preserve our history, customs, and culture. In the ancient times before the written word, people with this gift were considered the wisest, and the most important for the community. And being that I myself belong to a tribal nation over 2,000 years old (Serbs), I was taught to appreciate and respect good storytelling, and a good story. And every word from my comment is well deserved, my friend.🙏🍻🌄

[@frostyfrances4700]

While I'll admit the jury's still out about me according to some people, at least I was smart enough to ditch an unpleasant situation; one time when we moved, which was often due to military life, I had to wait for a spot to open in the usual best place for me. I didn't want to be in that present school anyway. But I knew that they'd ignore me if they thought I was hopeless. So Mom - a Montessori teacher - was shocked when she came to check on me and found me in the academically challenged class. She just about hit the roof over it too. Why did you do that to her? Mom demanded to know. Well, we could tell she was slow bc she kept holding books upside down and just pretending to read. When Mom caught her breath: How smart can YOU be when a little girl can outwit you? She does that all the time when she's bored!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

You did outsmart them! Thanks for sharing your story Frosty! I

[@kathyrockwell9180]

Loved this story ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There is a powerful message here

[@kathyrockwell9180]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller My dad was like that gentleman except he didn’t stutter, He was a very wise but simple man from the Appalachians and I miss him dearly

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@kathyrockwell9180 Those type of men are the backbone of this country

[@kennithnieman9130]

Great story but heart breaking.

[@marycorzette6562]

I tell you what...I like the stories you tell. But sometimes, you tell one. And I get so into the story. It'll make me want to hear more. Thank you ❣

[@Wutbuttonshoots]

Beautiful story. I just love this channel

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much !

[@mariawilson9838]

Another beautiful tale, on what it is to be human, and what humanity does with it. Thank you and love from my heart to yours.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@Rhondakoney]

This broke my heart

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message in this story

[@joannemcfadden6405]

This story brought tears to my eyes. These ‘professors’ were definitely the dummest in the room!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@lisafarlow1905]

I have heard this story multiple times.. I love it. I also like the guy that narated it. He did it so well

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@Dr.J.Garlock]

Once again, another great episode, as usual!! I love your channel - thank you!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Jordan

[@drtom5936]

JD great story. Full of what is lacking today. You can have all the book smarts you can get and still be a blooming idiot. This man and his daughter had more smarts than all the 'students' put together today. They used common sense. Book smarts don't make you a smart man or a woman. Common sense does.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Exactly, that is the message of this story

[@conniethebarkingbeaverllc2160]

Well, academically intelligent people know that common sense is overrated, it can’t be always trusted. Common sense tells us that the sun is orbiting the earth but because of "book smart" people we know this isn't the case. Common sense is accurate enough and useful in some of our daily life, but we need the academicly smart ones when it comes to science for example. Also, the Dunning-Kruger effect.

[@lizlocher3612]

Not only are these inept callous judgers wrong but they also miss out on knowing some of the most talented n greatest people ever. As Jesus said "Judge not, left you shall be judged"!!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen 🙏

[@ABeautfulMess]

My heart melt..

[@MrDavidrex]

Thats gotta be one of the saddest beautiful stories I’ve heard. Merry Christmas my friend, loving your work.

[@amvanleeuwen594]

Such a beautiful story. Thank you for the inspirational tale!🙏🏻

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support ❤️

[@PawPawMountain]

Well delivered! Thanks for such great stories! You have a cherishable gift!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you kindly!

[@kellyyork3898]

Beautiful story. And so true. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Kelly!

[@champagnehonky9573]

Wow that’s a great story. I hope you have more with them. Really didn’t want it to end and your ability to take us on that emotional ride.

[@customstoryteller]

Great story.

[@janesmith9024]

The lesson here is to give everyone a chance and not judge a person by how they seem or who their parents are. It happens all the time in all places all over the planet from gypsy children - Roma in Romania unable to get much of an education to many other groups and peoples. My mother taught very very poor children in classes of 40 childlren in England after world war I who were 5 or 6. Recently one old lady was writing about my mother on the internet and I got in touch. She came from a very difficult home and my mother combed her long craggy hair and gave her ribbons - something no one ever did at home and 70 years later that old lady remembered how kind the young teacher had been to her.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

you could not be more right on the money. Thank you for sharing your mothers story of her impact on a child. As a 22 year public school teacher myself, I can only hope to leave an impact on a child like that. Beautiful said.

[@marykaystreasures]

Great story thanks for sharing ignores is bliss 👍❤️🇺🇸♥️🗝️

[@Bobby.B.]

Amazing who life can turn out❗💯 Great Story

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@timmcquerry6068]

Thank you so very much for this story J.D. As always you've done a masterful job of conveying human emotion and fine articulation! I shall head off to Church now on this Resurrection Sunday with a light heart and remember that we are all Gods Kids! Especially Whip-Smart little girls,miss-judged by fellows because of where they come from ! (As soon as I stop crying that is!😢) Happy Easter Brother 😇

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much for the kind words, happy Easter!

[@lizlocher3612]

Excellent story!!! The style with which it was told was captivating, n I found myself wanting it to continue, like a series or a movie!!! Great job!!! Look forward to more of the same!! I always championed the underdog in my life and still do as I totally relate to that situation. I have always been very smart, got all top marks in school, but was different, not a regular popular type kid!! Became a Hippie in the 1970's n a radical n a true believer in principles of right and just behavior, n I would have definitely been friends with Ike n Maybelle!!! Why people have to judge on little or no information is beyond me, but they are truly the wrong ones

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much Liz

[@BrandyinIndy]

Beautiful Story ❤

[@joellel3527]

I loved this story, even though it’s sad.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Joelle

[@kimjackson8388]

I love the voice of this storyteller

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ma'am