Worthy Ones

Set in Louisiana, The Worthy Ones portrays several generations of the Pettaway and Johnson families. The story revolves around four lovers who form two triangles. It is also an epic about a generation of African Americans in the South and why thousands of them participated in one of the largest-in-migrations in American history, when they journeyed to California to work in the war industries during World War II. Charles L. Russell writes in poetically informed language, with a warm sense of humor, including several "toasts," such as the Signifying Monkey, who raps: "Like the spontaneous combustion of hot summer heat, the lion was on the monkey with all four feet." The novel can be read and enjoyed on several levels: folklore, music,language and history. It is a joy to read. Our book, The Worthy Ones" can be purchased from BookMasters, Inc. 2541 Ashland Road, P.O. box 2139. Mansfield OH 44905.800.6727. E-Mail: info@bookmaster.com., Internet: www.theworthyones.com.Russell, Charlie L. is the author of 'Worthy Ones', published 2002 under ISBN 9780932693112 and ISBN 0932693113.