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Loading... The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek: A Novel (edition 2019)by Kim Michele Richardson (Author)
Work InformationThe Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
  
Best Audiobooks (62) Books Read in 2021 (167) » 15 more Top Five Books of 2020 (330) Top Five Books of 2021 (276) Books Read in 2020 (692) Books Read in 2022 (846) Books about Books (74) Books Read in 2019 (2,520) fictional librarians (18) Income Inequality (10) Books to Read (72) Troublesome bodies (61) No current Talk conversations about this book.   ) JanetRodgers | Jan 4, 2025 |   ) DocHobbs | Dec 30, 2024 | ) AnnFarrar | Dec 27, 2024 | Part of President Roosevelt’s plan to bring jobs to struggling rural areas was the Pack Horse Library Project. Working for this program, Cussy and her mule delivered second-hand books to the poorest of mountain folks surrounding Troublesome Creek. Cussy was called Bluet by many locals because of the uncommon color of her skin. She was a descendant of the blue-skinned people of Kentucky, and she faced cruelty and discrimination because of it. This book brilliantly brought to life what was going on in this time and place, all the hardships and hopes of this impoverished mining community. THE BOOK WOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK was a wonderful & emotional journey, and I loved it! Cussy the Book Woman is a character who will stay with you long after finishing this absorbing piece of Southern historical fiction. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. (  ) bookofsecrets | Dec 23, 2024 | ) wolfeyluvr | Nov 29, 2024 |
Richardson has penned an emotionally moving and fascinating story about the power of literacy over bigotry, hatred and fear. Richardson, a master of phrase, cadence, and imagery, once again delivers a powerful yet heartfelt story that gives readers a privileged glimpse into an impoverished yet rigidly hierarchical society, this time by shining a light on the courageous, dedicated women who brought books and hope to those struggling to survive on its lowest rung. Strongly recommended. Kim Michele Richardson’s presentation of her protagonist’s challenges and perseverance within a culture hostile to deviation from norms is a significant accomplishment. Equally valuable is her reminder of the priceless necessity, the enduring thrill, of books and reading. Cussy's first-person narrative voice is engaging, laced with a thick Kentucky accent and colloquialisms of Depression-era Appalachia. Through the bigotry and discrimination Cussy suffers as a result of her skin color, the author artfully depicts the insidious behavior that can result when a society’s members feel threatened by things they don't understand. With a focus on the personal joy and broadened horizons that can result from access to reading material, this well-researched tale serves as a solid history lesson on 1930s Kentucky. A unique story about Appalachia and the healing power of the written word. This gem of a historical from Richardson (The Sisters of Glass Ferry) features an indomitable heroine navigating a community steeped in racial intolerance.... Though the ending is abrupt and some historical information feels clumsily inserted, readers will adore the memorable Cussy and appreciate Richardson’s fine rendering of rural Kentucky life. Belongs to SeriesAwardsDistinctionsNotable Lists
"Cussy Mary Carter is the last of her kind, her skin the color of a blue damselfly in these dusty hills. But that doesn't mean she's got nothing to offer. As a member of the Pack Horse Library Project, Cussy delivers books to the hill folk of Troublesome, hoping to spread learning in these desperate times. But not everyone is so keen on Cussy's family or the Library Project, and the hardscrabble Kentuckians are quick to blame a Blue for any trouble in their small town. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman's determination to bring a little bit of hope to the darkly hollers"-- No library descriptions found. |
LibraryThing AuthorKim Michele Richardson is a LibraryThing Author, an author who lists their personal library on LibraryThing. Current DiscussionsNonePopular covers
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