Folktales from the African American Appalachian tradition. Told by Lyn Ford, one of America’s busiest touring storytellers. The power of Lyn's storytelling comes straight out of her family heritage, which is the content of this, her first book. Here she tells how she learned stories from her father and grandfather—and she includes many of the stories they told her.

Lyn Ford tells stories from her native culture, the African-American tradition of the Appalachian region.  Her stories are derived from family, community, the oral tradition of her culture, and he own life experience.  A professional storyteller, Ford tours the United States and Canada.  She has been featured at storytelling festivals throughout North America, including the National Storytelling Festival (USA).  She lives in Columbus, Ohio.