Bellefontaine, OH Author Publishes New Book

From Dust to Glory - A Rural Journey, a new book by Harley Swaney, has been released by RoseDog Books.

This book depicts the story of an old man named Charley who has nearly completed his life's race, and he is determined to leave a legacy to future generations. The first three chapters are a written account of a child's life during the depression years, and of how his parents deal with the poverty that ensues. The following three chapters deal with the emotional upheaval he endures during his teen and high school years. The next several chapters deal with the joys and tragedies of raising a family. The remainder of this book relates to his spiritual life, how it affects his relationship with people, and how it is reflected in his life's philosophy. The story encompasses a combination of history, humor, folklore, tragedy and spiritual victory.

About the Author

Harley Swaney was raised on a farm in South Dakota, received his elementary education in one-room rural schools, and attended high school in a small-town consolidated high school. He continued his studies in the fields of literature and grammar at San Antonio College and South Dakota State University. Swaney had a desire to enter the field of journalism while in high school, but military and family obligations altered his life plans. He has always wanted to write, and in 2003, he decided to write his autobiography for his posterity. He has always felt that some of the most interesting stories are related by the neighbor next-door or humble folk living across the pasture. Swaney was motivated to write this book because he feels that some of the most inspirational accounts of life come from ordinary folk who maintain an extraordinary faith. He feels society has become so indoctrinated by the glitter that wealth exhibits; it fails to appreciate the reality and humility that surround it.

From Dust to Glory - A Rural Journey is a 210-page hardback with a retail price of $17.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-8345-9. It was published by RoseDog Books of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information or to request a review copy, please visit our virtual pressroom at www.rosedog.com/pressroom or our online bookstore at www.rosedogbookstore.com.