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LOCAL AUTHOR By Kelly Wheeler P Darrell Brock Historical Family rompted by an intriguing interest in his family’s history, it’s no surprise that Darrell Brock has already published one book in a his- torical series called The Black Hawk and is nearly finished with his second in the series. “I have always been fasci- nated by my family’s history because there are so many interesting events and so much mystery there; so much to be discovered and shared,” said Brock. “That is why I have spent so many years and so much time working on this research. It is an effort to share our fami- ly’s history and keep it alive.” Many in Cullman County might rec- ognize Brock from his years as a history teacher, coach, and educator. He ended his 40-year-career as a principal at West Point High School, then began venturing into being a writer/author. CULLMAN COUNTY SENIOR MAGAZINE SUMMER 2020 | 31