Our Books

Touched By Greatness: Base on the true story of Charles Watson McGilberry
In 1914, a Philadelphia department store tycoon and well-known philanthropist selected three Indian boys from boarding schools across the United States to attend a prestigious Pennsylvania prep school. This is a story that has been lying dormant for decades, but must now be passed down to future generations as an example to young people of all races that determination and strong character will bring you through the toughest of times. This story serves as a reminder that all can achieve and overcome the prejudices and discrimination many of our ancestors endured and that many people still face today. Most of all, this story serves as living proof that people of minority races can find their place in a troubled world and be vital contributors to a society that has not always embraced them.

To order multiple copies for your bookstore, email sherry@kastpublishing.com.

Slim Pickens’: How 8-Man Football Forever Changed A Rural Oklahoma Community
This is the true story of a rural Oklahoma school and community that made the decision to not “stay down” and the extraordinary experiences that were the result of that fateful decision over forty years ago. In this true story by retired school superintendent S. Wayne Maxwell, you will travel back in time to the humble beginnings of 8-man football and how it miraculously brought one rural community together. As in the game of football, this story has its challenges and discouragements along with surprising moments of victory and excitement. You will even discover a hearty helping of humor as the new program kicked-off from its meager beginnings, but as it progressed, became a glorious win for the community.

To order multiple copies for your bookstore, email sherry@kastpublishing.com.

Cherokee citizen and award-winning photographer Gerald Wofford shares stunning Scenes from Cherokee Country and northeast Oklahoma in this 96-page, full-color photography book. With an eye for the vidid colors of the seasons, Gerald captures beautiful rivers, landscapes and cultural traditions of his heritage. Area communities such as Peggs, Moody, Park Hill and Kenwood provide a peaceful, scenic backdrop for the photography in his book. From scenic meadows to rushing creeks to abandoned buildings, Gerald shares the beauty of these communities through “Scenes from Cherokee Country.” Always known to have his camera with him, Gerald never misses an opportunity to capture that perfect picture, that perfect sunset, or that perfect moment in time. His love for nature is evident in his photography as he captures the vivid colors of the seasons and showcases the back roads that wind throughout northeast Oklahoma.

Hope Survives: Strength After A Traumatic Brain Injury
Megan Hurley was conducting research for her master’s degree and combing through stacks of books at a local library when she had a grand mal seizure that instantly dropped her to the marble floor, fracturing her skull. The resulting traumatic brain injury left Hurley without the ability to put thoughts and words together in a coherent manner. Relying on friends and family to help tell her story, Hurley begins her book with 10 days she can’t remember. She provides hope for those who have suffered a brain injury and increases awareness about traumatic brain injury.

Incredible Images
“Incredible Images” features 44-pages of full color nature photographs from ocean views, the southwest and mountain vistas. “Incredible Images” is dedicated in memory of Eric Kast, who committed his life to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. Buy a coffee table book and help a great cause: the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Warrior Forgotten: A Native American’s Perspective of Vietnam
In Warrior Forgotten, Gene Cully recalls the extraordinary accomplishments of Golf Company, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment during a September 1967 firefight in Vietnam. Corporal Cully settled down with his morning coffee and began his daily routine in Vietnam. In an instant, he found himself in the midst of one of the worst firefights near the DMZ, providing cover fire to help save wounded Marines without regard for his own safety. Cully provides a Native American’s unique perspective of Vietnam.

A Soldier’s Silent Prayer
Phillip W. Coon’s life is an incredible journey. One that took this Muscogee (Creek) youngster from a small Indian community near Mason, Oklahoma in the 1920s to the world stage as the United States declared war against Germany and Japan in 1941. Phillip’s story is a tale of tragedy and triumph as he overcame insurmountable odds to survive the Bataan Death March and three-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war during World War II. A percentage of proceeds benefits the Phillip W. Coon Scholarship Foundation.

A Long Slow Walk Down Alzheimer’s Path
Carole (Farries) Geis had what seemed to be the perfect life. While in high school, she met the man of her dreams. And although Jim Geis was out of school and a bit older, Carole knew she would someday marry him. In 2000, Jim was in an accident at work, hitting his head after falling off a tractor-trailer while unloading heavy paving equipment. They didn’t know it at the time, but this accident was the start of their long slow walk down the path of Alzheimer’s. In her book, Carole doesn’t hold back on describing the events that happened to her and Jim. From mood swings, angry outbursts, and memory lapses to the constant cleaning of mishaps in the bathroom, Carole provides insight on how she managed taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s dementia 24/7. By keeping detailed notes of the events that happened to Jim, she gave the doctors deeper insight about her husband’s condition. Carole uses these notes to chronicle her journey in hopes of helping other caretakers.

Beloved Brother: The Biography of Will “Sonny” Sampson
Norma Sampson Bible shares a story about the one person who means so much to so many — his relatives, friends, children, and grandchildren. This person is her famous brother, Will “Sonny” Sampson. Sharing more than what was reported in newspapers about this Native American actor and artist, Norma tells about the real person he was. She shares about the chubby, smiling Indian baby; the little boy who was happy and carefree, growing up in a fast-changing world. Norma shares about the young man who roamed far and wide, always looking over the horizon for his place in the sun. She chronicles Will’s life and about how at the end of his life, with his body broken down by his illness, he still tried to do what he could for everybody, regardless of race or color, and most especially for his Indian people. Will Sampson was a full-blood Creek Indian who pulled himself up by his bootstraps, so to speak, and who used his God-given talents to become a famous personality. He was most notably known for his role in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

The Compassionate Side of Compromise: A Journey Through Traumatic Brain Injury
At the age of 20, Gary Bulmer had a hemorrhagic stroke. Technically, an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) that ruptured. He and wife, Elaine, were just naive enough to listen to the professionals and follow their advice. Gary was told to develop a hobby…he did. All the artwork in this book was created by Gary. Additionally, he has worked as an advocate for the American Heart Association. They have flown him to Washington, D.C. to speak to a Senate sub-committee a few years back. In October 2019, he addressed Congress about stroke issues, including my story. He would encourage all survivors to explore some kind of hobby. He is grateful for the fantastic marriage that he and Elaine have achieved and for the wonderful family that they have. Most importantly, Gary has a good life.The purpose of this book is to help those who have found themselves on a journey of brain injury recovery. By reading stories of how even the simplest of activities has been altered by this brain injury, other survivors can choose stories that may resemble an experience or emotion they are feeling. Then share that story or stories with those around them to improve conversation and to help create a balance of this new lifestyle adding some clarification and understanding. While the brain injury itself may have only happened to one, it can impact every dynamic of everyone around.