In Tribute to Home State Hamlin, WV Native Publishes "A West Virginia Compendium"

October 30, 2014 - "A West Virginia Compendium," a new book by David Thompson, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

A native of Hamlin, West Virginia, no one knows better than David Thompson all the state's culture and richness. Growing up in wartime in an impoverished home, his family was not without its troubles and woes. However, through the diligence of his father and the strength of his mother, he led a full childhood, ripe with memories he will never forget.

As an adult, David Thompson loves returning to his home state of West Virginia, a place full of precious history and recollections. He wishes to share the tenderness and uniqueness of growing up in this state.

About the Author:
A graduate of Alderson Broaddus College, David Thompson continued his schooling and received his Masters of Divinity from Crozer Theological Seminary in 1966. Prior to this, he served a four-year enlistment in the United States Army. He has served as a pastor in West Virginia, Massachusetts, and Canada and as a Minister of Christian Education in Rhode Island.

"A West Virginia Compendium" is a 282-page paperback with a retail price of $23.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-0195-7. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.