The Cotton Mill by Jerry L. Haynes

Jason Campbell was born to Cotton Mill parents.  He dreamed of the day that, as the New River flowed through the town on its way to bigger and better waters, he would also be literally swept away to a bigger and better life. 

And he was.  He shook the dust of the small town of Fries off his shoes to become a best-selling author, a man of importance.  He had the perfect life.

And then it all came crashing down around him, as he loses everything. 

Follow the roller-coaster life of Jason Campbell as he leaves the town of Fries, just to return broken.

This book will make you realize that the Acres of Diamonds you seek, are often in your own backyard.