Our book club's book to read for the month was " My Father, the Ghost". It was written by Jack D. Smith. His father was the Sheriff of Lawrence County from 1950 to 1959. His family lived in the first floor of the County jail that whole time. Franklin Smith was known for getting rid of most of the moonshine stills during that period. Lawrence County is still to this day, a dry county. We were lucky enough to have Jack. D Smith come to our monthly meeting last night and talk to us about his life and what he went through, writing the book. His sister who was also mentioned in the book, came to the meeting. Jack is from Auburn but his sister still lives here in Moulton. Both were very nice and interesting people to talk too. Jack took the time to sign every one's books and everyone brought lots of food to share, including a cake for Jack. Betty, a member of the book club (and also my quilt guild) had painted one of the cotton gins in Mt. Hope, where Jack had lived before moving to the county jail. Betty presented Jack with the framed print and he was very appreciative for it. People of the community were invited to the meeting and there were around 30 people who enjoyed the book signing. Chuck had read the book and also went with me. It was a really fun evening and something that we would have never done when we lived in Florida.
Our book club's book to read for the month was " My Father, the Ghost". It was written by Jack D. Smith. His father was the Sheriff of Lawrence County from 1950 to 1959. His family lived in the first floor of the County jail that whole time. Franklin Smith was known for getting rid of most of the moonshine stills during that period. Lawrence County is still to this day, a dry county. We were lucky enough to have Jack. D Smith come to our monthly meeting last night and talk to us about his life and what he went through, writing the book. His sister who was also mentioned in the book, came to the meeting. Jack is from Auburn but his sister still lives here in Moulton. Both were very nice and interesting people to talk too. Jack took the time to sign every one's books and everyone brought lots of food to share, including a cake for Jack. Betty, a member of the book club (and also my quilt guild) had painted one of the cotton gins in Mt. Hope, where Jack had lived before moving to the county jail. Betty presented Jack with the framed print and he was very appreciative for it. People of the community were invited to the meeting and there were around 30 people who enjoyed the book signing. Chuck had read the book and also went with me. It was a really fun evening and something that we would have never done when we lived in Florida. 
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