Download or read book A Long Way from Clearwater written by Dale McMillan and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-12-17 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 1924, George and Ike Simmons lived just three hundred yards apart physically, but economically, socially, and racially they were separated by a vast chasm of racial prejudice. George is from a wealthy, former plantation family. Ike is the son of the domestic help at the big house. Can their families overcome racial barriers to develop lifelong friendships? Family tragedy, courage, faith, honor and a servants heart in both men leaves an interesting trail. Marrying the right women turns out to be a very important key."