A Book Review Jonesville native tells stories of great journeys Joe Tennis, Bristol Herald Courier Apr 22, 2012 Apr 22, 2012 0 1 of 2 Amy Clark's book is based on a collection of interviews with some of the region's most successful people. Amy Clark teaches at the University of Virginia's College at Wise in Wise, Va. Tim C. Cox Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Joe Tennis, Bristol Herald Courier Amy Clark loves working with words. kA 4=2DDlQq~s*r~!*Q 2=:8?lQ=67EQm$96 E62496D 4=2DD6D :? =:E6C2EFC6 2?5 DA6649 2E E96&?:G6CD:EJ@7':C8:?:2VD r@==686 2E (:D6[ 2?5[ 7@C >2?J J62CD[ D96 HC@E6 2 4@=F>? @? G2C:@FD E@A:4D 7@C E9:D ?6HDA2A6C]k^Am kA 4=2DDlQq~s*r~!*Q 2=:8?lQ=67EQm~G6C E96 J62CD[ 2D H6==[ xVG6 925 2 492?46 E@ E2=< H:E9 r=2C< 2 4@FA=6 @7 E:>6D — @?46 :? C6D62C49:?8 89@DE E2=6D 2E &'p\(:D6] $96 96=A65 >6 86E DE2CE65[ DA64:7:42==J[ H:E9 492D:?8 5@H? 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