The Black Gum WellBy: Carolyn PenningtonThis compelling story of the protagonist, Clementine, chronicles her adult life pre WWII and during WWII in Appalachia within the constraints of her time and place. Her story transcends her time and place and perhaps reveals the universal strength and endurance of women. About the AuthorCarolyn Pennington is a retired teacher that enjoys her life on her family farm shared with her husband and Golden Retriever, JoCee. Mrs. Pennington has an avid interest in humanities and language arts. She has produced plays, lead book clubs and teaches others to dance. She finds life now to be filled with writing, reading, traveling, square dancing and gardening.