Beneath and Beyond: Thirteen Lives, One Legacy of Coal and Courage is a deeply personal memoir that honors the grit, silence, and love of a family shaped by the Appalachian coalfields. Through evocative storytelling, intimate photographs, and poetic reflections, Jerry Buchanan chronicles the lives of Buck and Pearlie Buchanan as they raise thirteen children beneath the shadow of the mine and the strength of home. From poker games and porch lights to Black Lung and final goodbyes, this memoir navigates resilience and grief with care. Each part explores a facet of legacy—beginning with Buck's quiet strength, moving through Pearlie’s unshakable devotion, and closing with the bond they forged in small gestures and long stays. Told with emotional grace and historical reverence, Beneath and Beyond is a tribute to Appalachian heritage, generational endurance, and the kind of love that stays—even when the dust settles.