Florence: A young woman whose name graced pottery Paperback – January 22, 2022
On a cold day in January, I published Florence, a young woman whose name graced pottery. This book is a true story about a girl raised in Edison, Morrow County, Ohio, who died tragically. Her death is only part of the story as I follow the Haserodt family as entrepreneurs, community leaders, and geniuses. While Grant Haserodt created work for hundreds of citizens, he and his family paid a heavy price.
To tell the story as accurately as possible, I needed assistance. It came from Donna Carver, a local history advocate, and historian. It came from a community leader and banker, Ed Kline, who shared memories from his father. The star of the show is Renee Brose Hall, a direct descendent of Grant Haserodt, her grandfather, and the grandniece of Florence Haserodt.
Renee Brose Hall's mother, Marjorie Haserodt Brose, shared her memories in words and artifacts that added much detail and understanding. Renee shared insight into possible conspiracy theories surrounding multiple tragedies, including murder and fire. Using tools from Ancestry.com, I validated and verified much information.
This story has all the earmarks for becoming a Netflix dramatic series. You can read it first.
