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As someone who loves books, strong women, and learning history of her home state, Kentucky, 'The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek' ticked all my boxes!
I know there was some controversy initially with a famous author who wrote a very similar storyline, however, Kim Michele Richardson is the real deal. She's a Kentucky Girl herself and knows the trials and tribulations of growing up without in small town Kentucky having spent a chunk of her childhood in an orphanage.
Richardson's telling of what life was like for the Blue People of Kentucky was beautifully fulfilled within Cussy - part of the Blue People as well as a brave Pack Horse Librarian. Not only was it beautifully written, but also gave Richardson a chance to talk about inclusion and loving all those around us, even if they look very different. Using Kentucky Blue People was a genius way to bring a new angle to a conversation that never seems to find a solution.
Please pick up this book. It is hard, but heartwarming. It is, at times, gut wrenching, but also emotionally fulfilling.
Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for the opportunity to read and review this novel.
I know there was some controversy initially with a famous author who wrote a very similar storyline, however, Kim Michele Richardson is the real deal. She's a Kentucky Girl herself and knows the trials and tribulations of growing up without in small town Kentucky having spent a chunk of her childhood in an orphanage.
Richardson's telling of what life was like for the Blue People of Kentucky was beautifully fulfilled within Cussy - part of the Blue People as well as a brave Pack Horse Librarian. Not only was it beautifully written, but also gave Richardson a chance to talk about inclusion and loving all those around us, even if they look very different. Using Kentucky Blue People was a genius way to bring a new angle to a conversation that never seems to find a solution.
Please pick up this book. It is hard, but heartwarming. It is, at times, gut wrenching, but also emotionally fulfilling.
Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for the opportunity to read and review this novel.
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