An Appalachian Life

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@Joanla1954]

It appears that Mary passed away November 23rd of this year. She was 95.

[@joeasthope2064]

What a beautiful lady

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@TennValleyGal]

I knew families like Mary's. All our lives, my brothers and sisters and me knew we were blessed beyond belief with the best parents in all of Appalachia or the world as far as that goes. They passed over 50 years ago and I still miss them.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@lbatemon1158]

I hope my kiddos will someday just know that we did the best for them that we knew how!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@lbatemon1158 me too

[@xofbor]

I am lucky enough to hear Mary read from her book in my weekly memoir class in Los Angeles. We comment on her work and are mostly in awe of how one person can tell such a revealing story of depression hardships in Appalachia. No one I know has ever made poverty as beautiful and heartbreaking as Mary. Her work is a prose poem, filled with lyricism. If you want to know what living in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia was like, buy this book, you will not be disappointed.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Well said my friend, authentic Appalachia history

[@gwenvanrensburg6830]

I am from Africa but my grandparents were english +irish. I love to hear different stories from different parts of the world... many thanx 😊😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend !

[@tennesse_courier]

What a truly amazing, sad touching story. Excellently done.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Jim, Merry Christmas 🎁 🎄

[@ChristyDPrice]

Mary's parents sound a lot like mine: had no business being parents, at all. Thank you, JD, for this compassionate treatment of Mary's story. Thank you, Mary Bremier, for sharing your story. Love and Merry Christmas to you and your families!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Christy, Merry Christmas

[@marybremier1251]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Thank you for reading my book and comments. My sympathy to you and your parents. I'm still in therapy a so I understand a lot about Appalachian ideas about disciplinary rules there. Happy Christmas! Mary

[@mrsbluesky8415]

The hills of Virginia are endless and beautiful. I lived there for much of my childhood and teen years and even then was amazed at the little towns and homes tucked into the hills and valleys. I always wondered about the folks that lived there because they were different from the ones I knew. Love these stories.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend

[@sandyhawks5240]

I couldn't imagine what life would of been like , having to live without. My mother's life was alot like Mary's but she never told any details.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@carolseeley]

Hey, JD! I love, love, love this channel! I live in an 1890's log home in Smith County, TN and your stories and your voice warm my soul. I cancelled Peacock and added you! Good swap, I'd say.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Hey, I love that! Thank you so much Carol, send me your address Ill mail you a free sticker [e-mail]

[@geraldinepetress3766]

My mom was born and raised in Virginia near Bluefield, she never once told me she loved me or put her arms around me. She wanted me to be like her, and in a sort of way she had brain washed my dad to think and act like her. I know my parents loved me and taught me right from wrong. My daddy was born and raised as my brother and I born and raised in Chicago. Now my mom passed away quite young from cancer my daddy changed, he was a loving and giving dad. He passed away in 2017 at the age of 83. I miss my daddy so much but not my mom she was on her death bed and still hard.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@suzybailey-koubti8342]

My mom who died in 2019 at 88 told me my grandmother never told her in all her life that she loved her either. 😔 we were all raised in Logan County, West Virginia. My grandmother and her family were born and raised in Eastern Kentucky.

[@lindaschweitzer5349]

Sounds like my mother...

[@drtom5936]

Thanks to Mary for giving you the opportunity to share her story. J. D. wonderful job as always.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Thomas, Merry Christmas my friend

[@TheSHElogic]

Beautiful and bittersweet... Mary's feelings come thru intensely 💗😓

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[@lbatemon1158]

My mother's heart broke with this one! Beautiful, but sad. Especially when the happiness of Christmas was shattered the very next day when Mary realized her mistake.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I teared up many times while making this video

[@2divas]

BRAVISSIMA, MARY!!!!!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@u-neekusername4430]

I really appreciate how you sucked me/ us in to this story and promoting her book, supporting locals. Cuz you know, that despite the sadness of it, I MUST hear the rest of her story. Amazing story telling as always, n I must admit I often fall asleep to your soothing voice...then I have to watch it again when I'm awake - so bonus more views, which hopefully helps. ...I lived on the edge of Appalachia for 7yrs n my son was born there, at home, before we left the country for NZ...fond memories. PS my son loves your stories too.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend

[@xofbor]

Buy the book, it is an exceptional piece of writing.

[@u-neekusername4430]

@@xofbor I've ordered, to a bit tho cuz Amazon AU said they were showing me everything they ship to NZ, but kept telling me there was a problem w/my item....finally found it from an NZ dealer, bit more, but I already know it'll be well worth it! PS also worth keeping $ local.

[@debra3409]

We should have more of these values and discipline. Our world would be a better place. Honor and respect is gone and we need it back

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Im sure Mary would agree with you, from time to time she visits the comment section here, hopefully she sees your comment.

[@marktalbert780]

This brings me back home to where my family is from and most of them still live in Carroll county and they live Galax, Hillsville and Woodlawn. That Singer sowing machine means do much to me, my Grandma Iva Dalton it had one and gave to my mother (Lanelle) when she died in 1991. I just delivered the Singer to my 1st cousin Charlotte after my mother died from a long illness. I live in Huntingtown Maryland, which is in the south part of the state about 50 miles from Washington. I plan to return home when I retire in a few years, I cherish these videos and thank you for giving perspective on where my family is from and what life was like living in Appalachia. I long to return there and feel the powerful influence that those hills have and spend the rest of my life in Gods wonderful creation. Thanks again and I will be waiting for the next video.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you for sharing your story my friend, I enjoyed reading it

[@zachp8752]

Wow! The production quality in this video is insane! I can really tell the many many weeks that went into making it. So many pretty drone shots too.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Zach

[@garylam6233]

I love your channel ! True life and feelings felt through your presentation. It was hard times for people back in those times . No work ,no hope ,and a slap in the face to all that had a strong work ethic for earning an honest living . Its amazing how time has a habit of repeating itself . Except this time when it hits we have no control of seeds,gas,farm equipment,canning knowledge, It’s going to be rough I’m 70 years old I hope I don’t outlast the roller coaster ride . Thank you God Bless America🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Sir, I appreciate your kind words, and you are right, hard times, they are a'comin'

[@garylam6233]

@@wilburshuman you’re exactly right with your analogy!!!!! In that era we also had seeds that were cheap,farm equipment that old mules or work horses could pull. Also most people had respect for themselves,other people,strong work ethics and knowledge of the old way . Different times for sure especially with a rogue political establishment that would rather you fail ! Bad times for all I’m afraid I’m not in great shape couldn’t afford a mule or the equipment! Also door to door living in a neighborhood that wouldn’t support any such endeavors if attempted. Horse shed ,tack room ,stalls,chicken coop, Pig lot ,butchering equipment,canning gear…….. You get my drift good luck to you and your family ….. Lots will be praying and screaming his name ,for me I might as well take it like the Heathen I am ! I’ve went my whole life without him in it I would feel guilty calling on him in bad times God Bless

[@brendawells2876]

My mom was alot like her mom she suffered from mental illness but back in those day you didn't seek help and everyone else in the family just ignored it and swept it under the rug but I sufferd to never knowing if I come home from school not knowing if she would be alive when I got home my grades sufferd because I couldn't think of anything else and she would chase my friends off because we was to noisy it was a sad childhood

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@adrienneweisner5263]

I’m so sorry Brenda. It goes without saying that none of this was your fault. It’s hard to convince the child within of that sometimes. Sending the hugs you deserved many more of ❤

[@Bow-j6c]

Love to Mary and Tom

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[@KathysTube]

So sad that the girls had such a hard life, mostly because of their parents... Thanks JD for sharing this 🎄☃️🎄❤️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

thank you Kathy 💜

[@stonereaper1157]

I always look forward to your stories They're very interesting and time well spent

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend, preciate you

[@ralphcrosby9622]

Amazing story

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Ralph, Merry Christmas 🎁

[@edwardkellogg1284]

Times were rough back then. People nowadays don't appreciate what they have now. Great story and nice drone video. Cool house on the hillside. Have a great week and a Happy New Year.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Merry Christmas Sir

[@tammyevans7333]

Terrific story!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Tammy

[@tracicomstock6525]

Thank you for that hauntingly transparent heart felt story! Merry Christmas all!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@randlerichardson5826]

Great story

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Randle

[@justinrad5073]

This was great. I can't wait to order her book. I love any book that has to do with Appalachia. God bless ✝️🇺🇸

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Wonderful! thanks so much!

[@James-yg4xu]

This story touches my heart deep. When I was younger I was a large strapping man who would just assume whip rump as anything. My momma was a good hearted Christian woman and didn't like me being so mean. She would always tell me that she only told me what was good. Well I wouldn't listen and she would tell me, one day you will be looking over my death bed and wish you listened. Well she was right. That day came and 30 yrs later I still cry

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

beautifully said my friend

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

Thanks TAS🎅❤️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you, merry Christmas 🎄 🎁

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Ty😊

[@drewby613]

Beautiful, but achingly sad. Then, as now, people tended to raise their the children the way themselves were raised, so a lot of bad parenting got propagated, especially in places where people lived in isolation with no examples of better ways available. Nonetheless, some were able to transcend the rough hand life had dealt them, and it seems Mary will be one of them. Thank you for this lovely, if sad, episode. The blessings we have will seem the sweeter for it.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

well said my friend, Merry Christmas 🎄 🎁

[@drewby613]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Thank you. And to you, as well.

[@dianecervantes2662]

That was a sad story I love your channel thank you for telling that story have a blessed Thursday night ❤️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Diane, Merry Christmas 🎄 🎁

[@tombentley7168]

This story reminds me of my childhood during the 1950s outside of Boone NC

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for sharing my friend

[@joycampbell6157]

I just found your channel today and I’m absolutely in love!!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Welcome Joy!

[@johnwager6704]

I know life was tough. I grew up in a poor home with hard parents who taught their children to be hard with very little outwardly love. It’s possible to show love and still teach life lessons if your of a mind to.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Its hard to break the vicious cycle of abuse, but it can be done.

[@rickihuber3144]

I really love and enjoy your channel. I got so into the story that I bought the book and FELL IN LOVE with it!! I can relate to it on a lot of levels and I see myself as being Dollie and Mary. I wished the book would have had pictures that way I could put a face with the names and discoverd that you had posted pictures of her family! I was so excited! I have so many questions I would love to ask Mary. By far one of the best books iv read. so well written.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Hopefully Mary sees your comment here and replies. She checks in often. and yes, the pictures in the video are from Marys family

[@barbaranelson4982]

💕💕💕

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@nonnieprice5827]

Enjoy your videos.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much my friend

[@annabrown7302]

RAISED IN DANVILLE VIRGINIA BEAUTIFUL PLACE ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen

[@charlottefeagans1419]

A sad beginning of Mary's story and her life. I was born in Tennessee and have lived here all my life except a year in Alabama and a few in Georgia but right next to the Tennessee line always. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Sand MTN.Alabama was where my folks were born and raised. They raised four kids in Tennessee. They're all gone now but me and I hold on to all the precious memories of my childhood. But my dad was a beautiful man that showed me love. So I never experienced poor Mary's fear of her father Good beginning.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for sharing Charlotte

[@Joanla1954]

So sorry for Mary. What a sad story.....

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@edwardallen1740]

Ive been watching your videos for several months now and we(my wife and l)really enjoy them. I wish we could support your channel but just can't at this time. (Both on fixed incomes)So thanks again and please keep the video's coming.The t-shirts look great

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much my friend, I appreciate your kind words and support. send me your address to [e-mail] and ill send you a t-shirt for free.

[@joseleswopes1400]

Very Sad story 💕🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Its powerful and a message parents need to hear about the power they hold over their children

[@ritasmith1127]

Thank you so much for this heart felt story ❤️🙏🎄🏔from Foothills ❤️🙏🎄💙💙🛐✝️🎄I have MY Book THE SHADOWS OF APPALACHIA 👩😊❤️🙏 My Precious Friend ordered it for me for Christmas 🎄 😊❤️🙏✝️🏔🛐❣️💕

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Merry Christmas Rita!

[@ritasmith1127]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Merry Christmas ✝️❤️🙏🛐🎄👩🫂😘Blessings Always ❤️U ALL✝️🎄😊

[@garylam6233]

Hard times ,harder decisions on making a living and how too keep from starving . Poor children unfortunately were as important as a mule or farm help . Some had to quit school to help out in the garden or woods . My dad was needed in a sawmill had to quit school in the sixth grade . But people in those days had a lot of grit and a hard ,hard ,days work was Normal . Not much love to be shared just something people knew how it was. But the respect and appreciation for family and the chance for another day seemed reward enough for all. I can’t even imagine the hardships As hard as I try to comprehend the realization of it all . I’m old so it isn’t terrible for me but my children or going to have to experience the agony of reality . Nobody is coming to save them and I’m afraid I haven’t prepared for them financially or knowledge of real life . Living off grid with no stores or mind numbing telephones or games Nitty Gritty fight for life situation for you and yours . God Bless us all

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@ksgt66]

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[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@richardliles4415]

Just don’t know if I can read another sad book or a young lady grows up into a horrible life. But then again I am only assuming that because of the heartbreak of the last book I read of the life of a little girl growing up in hard times. But you never know so I guess I’ll take the chance. Thank you for this wonderful video, JD.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Mary overcomes and does great things

[@richardliles4415]

I have received that book, I am reading it now. 👍🇺🇸👍 Thanks JD

[@earlymorningtwilight9119]

My heart is broken for the family 💔

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

A powerful story

[@care4animals114]

Do horse breakers still do it with cruel barbaric ways? I knew this horse whisperer Harry from Mudgee, A REAL MAN

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Wow

[@ernestwilliams268]

Yes, Mary I remember those old days as Dolly Parton song In the good old days when times were bad. and we eat anything that didn't eat us first the winters were cold with no heat except a cook stove no running water (springs) outhouses. digging ginseng and putting out starvation sticks (pulpwood) no electricity. in a one room shack on the side of a mountain and very little to eat born on Cullowhee Mountain above Tuckasegee North Carolina in the smokies 1939 The Smokies are beautiful but I will never live there again I now live in Northeast Florida. I hate the cold.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

thanks for sharing your story. Im sure Mary will also reply when she sees this

[@nicpap3664]

Amazing video and story. Does anyone know what is the location at 4:25?

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

That is Dutch valley Tennessee

[@chriscolbert8633]

Some Folks now-a-days got no idea how good they got it!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

yes sir

[@iloveTRUMP]

I can't find part 2 to this story

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There isn’t a part two, her book tells the whole story

[@Mink1111]

I love this story…was there another that one after it? If so, I not seeing it Thank you

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much!

[@deecooper1567]

😢 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

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[@judiemcmillion8763]

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[@PieWar1]

Sounds like my mom. She had 6 of us and resented us every day. We were her terrible burden placed on her for no reason. And she made sure we knew that she could have been happy if not for us kids...

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Not all humans with reproductive organs should be parents.

[@Siggyroka]

Such a sad story

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yes sir, but it’s true

[@thenoworriesnomad]

I love listening to the stories but I was a little disappointed that the same woman photo was used in the Deadliest duo video ((17.48) as in this video ((2.56) I was just wondering why?

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Interesting…. I just checked, they aren’t the same photos, what am I missing? What’s the minute marker it appears in deadliest duo?

[@thenoworriesnomad]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Appalachias Deadliest Due @ 17.48 and An Appalachian Life @ 2.29 is the same woman/photo, sorry I got the time a bit wrong..

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@thenoworriesnomad now thats a good eye you got there... Many times, when im writing/researching these stories, there are no actual photos that exist and I use a "stock" photo from my collection. In the case of An Appalachian Life- All of the photos were submitted by the Author of the book, Mary Bremier, as they were her own photos, however, as I told the story about the characters, she didnt have 2 photos. The one your keen eye picked out was one of them. That photo was simply used as a stand in to help tell the story. In the case of Appalachias Deadliest Duo, the camera hadn't even been invented, thus there are no photos that exist, only a couple of drawings and sketches. I hope that clears it up for you. As always, thanks for your support!

[@thenoworriesnomad]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Thank you, I thought that maybe the case so I thought I would ask..

[@carljohnson7440]

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[@scotishjohn]

What is a blessed day mean

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[@tonisuesmith6125]

Can't find the rest of the story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Her book is available in the description

[@opybrook7766]

Oh, I can not listen to abuse to that wonderful horse! No man ought to use a whip to train any animal. Love, kindness and patience will win them.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

thanks so much for watching, have a blessed day

[@LorrayneHam]

That is the saddest story ever.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Merry Christmas Mrs. Lorrayne

[@jeanhall50731]

Yes I agree Trump has tried to help USA but people that want to destroy us fight him I don't like his potty mouth 😂

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for watching

[@jeanhall50731]

I don't understand why people are showing little baby with no clothes on with all these sick people in this world hurting children 😢

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

This video was made about Mary Bremiers life, the photos for this video were provided by Mary. The photo you are referring to is a photo of Mary’s daughter, whom has passed away, and her book is dedicated to her and was used at her request.

[@TM-yn4iu]

Disappointed in the ending option to purchase full story. This wasn't expressed at onset. Good story, but I decided to no longer subscribe.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It's actually in the video description. I didn't have permission to tell her entire life story, just his chapter of her life