07 - Blind Brother by Homer Greene

In Blind Brother, the debut novel by lawyer Homer Greene, we follow the gripping tale of 14-year-old Tom Taylor and his 12-year-old blind brother, Bennie. Set against the backdrop of the Pennsylvania coal mines in the late 1800s, the brothers toil tirelessly to save money for an operation that could change Bennies life. As they navigate the dangers of mine strikes and perilous cave-ins, their bond and resilience are put to the ultimate test. - Summary by Donald Cummings