Beth Howard

About Beth Howard

Song for a Hard-Hit People: An Appalachian organizer’s excavation of the past, her own and her people’s, to spark a collective fight for a future where we all have what we need and deserve In Song for a Hard-Hit People, Beth Howard shares her story of growing up in Appalachian Kentucky—the economic struggles, trauma, and ever-present sexism along with the loving care of her close-knit rural community. These complex people shaped Howard’s sense of justice and solidarity, and taught her about the inextricable bonds working-class people share, despite our differences.

Earlier Books

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  Song for a Hard-Hit People April 21, 2026

  An Appalachian organizer’s excavation of the past, her own and her people’s, to spark a collective fight for a future where we all have what we need and deserve In Song for a Hard-Hit People, Beth Howard shares her story of growing up in Appalachian Kentucky—the economic struggles, trauma, and ever-present sexism along with the loving care of her close-knit rural community. These complex people shaped Howard’s sense of justice and solidarity, and taught her about the inextricable bonds working-class people share, despite our differences.

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  A Heart's Journey December 10, 2019

  Ann, a woman in her thirties, returns home to the village of Whitchurch, Shropshire, in England for the first time since she was a teenager. Ann left the U.S. and her abusive ex-husband Ben to escape his cruelty and is eager for independence. Ann finds support from her family as she struggles to stay positive and restore faith in herself. As she begins to gain more self-confidence, Ann begins to fall in love with Lionel. About the Author Beth Howard was born and raised in England to an English mother and an American father. She traveled extensively between the two countries.

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  Ms. American Pie April 16, 2014

  Beth M. Howard knows about pie. She made pies at California’s Malibu Kitchen for celebrities including Barbra Streisand (lemon meringue), Dick Van Dyke (strawberry rhubarb), and Steven Spielberg (coconut cream) before moving back home to rural Iowa. She now lives in the famous American Gothic House (the backdrop for Grant Wood’s famous painting) and runs the hugely popular Pitchfork Pie Stand. With full-color photos throughout, Ms. American Pie features 80 of Beth’s coveted pie recipes and some of her own true tales to accompany them.

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• Perceived Effectiveness of Support During Or After a Major Loss 2011 View on Amazon: Perceived Effectiveness of Support During Or After a Major Loss
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  I Wouldn't Have Missed it for Quids 2006 View on Amazon: I Wouldn't Have Missed it for Quids

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