In Going Over Home, Charles D. Thompson Jr. offers an intimate portrait of rural Appalachia, blending personal reflections with social commentary. Raised on family farms in southwestern Virginia, he traces the decline of small-scale agriculture through generations while highlighting the traditions that sustained his community.

Drawing on experiences from cattle auctions with his grandfather to community gardens in eastern Kentucky, Thompson explores the ties that bind rural residents. He examines racial disparities in land ownership, the forces of economic inequality, and the agricultural myths shaping America’s countryside.

Through vivid storytelling and thoughtful analysis, readers gain a deeper understanding of the connections between land, labor, and justice. This narrative illuminates the struggles and resilience of family farmers, migrant workers, and advocates striving for equity in unsettled times.

• Family farming traditions in Appalachia
• Community organizing and garden projects
• Racial disparities and land ownership
• Economic inequality and agricultural myths

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