Face Boss

Face Boss Volume 1 is a raw and authentic personal memoir by Michael D Guillerman. This biography and autobiography provides an unflinching look at the dangers of laboring within the underground coal mines of Union County, Kentucky. Drawing from eighteen years of experience as a union miner and a salaried section foreman, Guillerman details the realities of working at the Peabody Coal Company's Camp No. 2 mine.

This work of history and sociology examines the risks of methane ignitions, mine fires, and strikes while highlighting the camaraderie of the workforce. The narrative explores labor unions, race relations, and the evolving role of women in the mining industry. Face Boss Volume 1 serves as a testament to the perseverance of American miners, blending technology and engineering insights with a deep study of regional Southern culture and business economics.