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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
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This book is an inspiring and heartbreaking story of the hardships endured by a group of mainly women in the early part of the last century. It is based on true events and provides a unique perspective on the issues of racism and literacy in rural Kentucky. The narration is excellent and the characters are thoroughly likable, making it an eye-opening read. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Appalachians and the Blue People.
The hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for everything - everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt's Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome's got its very own traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter. Cussy's not only a book woman, however, she's also the last of her kind, her skin a shade of blue un…
The hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for everything - everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt's Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome's got its very own traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter. Cussy's not only a book woman, however, she's also the last of her kind, her skin a shade of blue unlike most anyone else. Not everyone is keen on Cussy's family or the Library Project, and a Blue is often blamed for any whiff of trouble.
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This book is an inspiring and heartbreaking story of the hardships endured by a group of mainly women in the early part of the last century. It is based on true events and provides a unique perspective on the issues of racism and literacy in rural Kentucky. The narration is excellent and the characters are thoroughly likable, making it an eye-opening read. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Appalachians and the Blue People.
Pros
- Inspiring story
- Engaging narration
- Fascinating historical details
- Likable characters
- Easy to listen to
Cons
- Some characters not fully formed
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The hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for everything - everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt's Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome's got its very own traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter. Cussy's not only a book woman, however, she's also the last of her kind, her skin a shade of blue unlike most anyone else. Not everyone is keen on Cussy's family or the Library Project, and a Blue is often blamed for any whiff of trouble.
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| Author | Kim Michele Richardson |
| Title | The Book Woman Of Troublesome Creek |
| publication name | The Book Woman Of Troublesome Creek |
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