Voltage Valley Revolution: Power, Politics and Technology

by Dr William Paolillo

Overview

Voltage Valley Revolution: The Heart of America's Next Industrial Revolution is a powerful and inspiring collection of 25 raw, real, and deeply human stories from the people leading Appalachia's remarkable comeback. Once built on coal and steel, then shattered by the opioid epidemic, this region is rising again-powered not by extraction, but by innovation, resilience, and community-driven transformation.

These are not polished anecdotes. They are lived experiences of loss and resilience, struggle and renewal, and innovation fueled by grit. From a NASCAR legend rebuilding through clean tech to a mother of four leading a billion-dollar advanced manufacturing project, these voices reveal what happens when ordinary people choose to rise after being knocked down by addiction, job loss, or disconnection.

Now, AI, data centers, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing are reshaping the future. This isn't recovery-it's reinvention. Inspired by The Tipping Point and Hillbilly Elegy, this book captures the next great American story: one of dignity, purpose, and hope in a region that refuses to be forgotten.

A must-read for anyone interested in economic revival, social change, or the power of human spirit.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798319692719
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	09/12/2025
Pages:	190
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)