Throw Out the Water

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Author: Kevin Corley

Synopsis: Coal mine wars. The long, bloody conflict between the competing mine unions that tore apart communities in Central Illinois during the 1930s. Hot-headed Vinnie Vacca sides with the newly-formed, radical Progressive Miners of America. His stubborn brother Bullo fights for the established United Mine Workers, while the coal mine bosses hire Chicago gun thugs from the Capone mob to spread death and fear across the landscape. Antonio Vacca struggles to make peace within the family--and the community--as the bombings and gunfights kill too many too young. Based on actual events that occurred throughout Illinois from 1933 to 1937.

Author: Kevin Corley

Synopsis: Coal mine wars. The long, bloody conflict between the competing mine unions that tore apart communities in Central Illinois during the 1930s. Hot-headed Vinnie Vacca sides with the newly-formed, radical Progressive Miners of America. His stubborn brother Bullo fights for the established United Mine Workers, while the coal mine bosses hire Chicago gun thugs from the Capone mob to spread death and fear across the landscape. Antonio Vacca struggles to make peace within the family--and the community--as the bombings and gunfights kill too many too young. Based on actual events that occurred throughout Illinois from 1933 to 1937.

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Review by Karen F.: “Throw Out the Water is a great sequel to Sixteen Tons. This book makes the history of the union wars of the coal mines in central Illinois in the 1930s come alive. It is written to make you feel the anguish and fear of our ancestors who were trying to make a better world for their families.”