From Hell to Redemption
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About the Book
The story of a South Carolina family whose philosophy about life differed from that of their neighbors during a period of struggle in the South. This family has been taught to believe that all human beings should be treated equally and they act as they have been taught. Their neighbors, most of whom are member of the KKK, make it very hard for them to live and have the courage of their convictions. Although they suffer for their beliefs they never consider abandoning them.
The family rescues a black man who has been beaten by the KKK and left to die in a creek on their farm. He never leaves the farm, and soon his woman comes to live with him in a cabin he has built. They both become part of the family and the woman, Bunch, manages to keep everyone in the family going in the right direction. She is stern, but loved by all the children and they respect her.
About the Author
Thomas Harrelson was born in western Horry County in South Carolina. He grew up in the environment of a tobacco farm. After graduating from high school in the area he attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia.
After graduation, for many years, he was involved in medical equipment sales and traveled extensively in his business. He returned himself to paint, and once won the title of the world's fastest painter in a contest in Hong Kong.
After returning early Mr. Harrelson settled in Atlanta, Georgia for a few years where he was engaged in business. He returned to his native South Carolina after having suffered a slight heart attack in 1993.
He began work on this book early in 1995 writing it in longhand on notebook paper. After a few months he turned the book over to two friends to edit it for him. The editors have worked on it since 1996 as they have had time to spare. Unfortunately, Mr. Harrelson passed away in 2001 after a bout with lung cancer. The editors have carried on their commitment to see the book published because they believe it is a work worth offering to the reading public and as a tribute to Mr. Harrelson.