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If the Covered Bridge Could Talk
is a collection of interwoven stories
set around an old covered bridge on a dirt road in Southwestern Virginia—a
place where generations have passed, paused, and sometimes been changed.
Through its chapters, the bridge bears witness to bootleg deals
and broken vows, to young lovers carving “forever” into
its boards, to a soldier returning home from World War II unsure
of what—or who—still waits for him. It hears the splash
of a car that missed the turn in the dark, the laughter of boys
skipping stones at dawn, and the quiet footsteps of an old man who
comes every morning to remember.
As time moves on, the bridge becomes a battleground between progress
and preservation, threatened by paving crews and modern convenience.
But storms, chance, and human devotion intervene, and the bridge
endures—eventually recognized not just as a crossing, but as
a keeper of history.
Written with warmth, restraint, and deep respect for rural life,
this book will appeal to readers who cherish:
• Small-town and Appalachian storytelling
• Character-driven vignettes
• Nostalgic, reflective fiction
• Stories of memory, loss, love, and resilience
This is a book about ordinary people and the extraordinary weight
of the moments they leave behind—about how places remember
us long after we’ve moved on.
Language : English
Paperback : 146 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8247358688
Item Weight : 6.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.37 x 8.5 inches
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