Profiles of West Virginia Spirit is written by Barbara Smith. The inspirational stories of six West Virginians are presented in this 48 page paperback book.

Ralph Albertazzie served as pilot of Air Force One, the plane used by presidents of the United States.

Ancella Bickley, a retired educator, was the first full-time African-American student in the graduate school of Marshall University.

Arthur Brandon started his career at Alderson-Broaddus College as a student recruiter and before retiring, became vice-president of this college and of New York University.

Ed Etzel is an Olympic Gold Medallist in rifle shooting who teaches at West Virginia University.

Charlotte Pritt, a former state senator and candidate for the governor's office, used the strength of her ancestors' character to dedicate herself to fighting hunger and poverty in the state.

Basil Wilcox came to West Virginia in 1927. He takes pride in the contributions that his family has made in the state's development.