The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek: A Novel
The bestselling historical fiction from Kim Michele Richardson, this is a novel following Cussy Mary, a packhorse librarian and her quest to bring books to the Appalachian community she loves, perfect for readers of Lee Smith and Lisa Wingate.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it was eye opening to say the least about what these women went through to ensure that people were given the opportunity to have reading materials.
Great Historical Fiction. Well researched. Wonderful book to reflect on our own bias. Great discussion on prejudices! Highly recommend for anyone who likes historical fiction. Kentucky history that can be used for any history class in any state! Some of Depression Era public works projects I wasn’t aware of!
This book contains a couple of scenes that I, personally, found to be borderline triggering - sexual violence, beatings, racism, and detailed medical scenes.
However, I am glad that I listened to this book. I was definitely researching parts of it on my own while I was listening. The Fugate Family in Kentucky is a fascinating part of history that I was not aware of, and I enjoyed learning about the pack horse library system that was created in America. Richardson has created a really interesting historical fiction piece and has extensively researched her time period for this book. I was constantly rooting for the good characters, you can't help but fall in love with them and their morals when they stand up for the Bookwoman and show her kindness. However, I will always root for the good ole mountain folk.
However, I am glad that I listened to this book. I was definitely researching parts of it on my own while I was listening. The Fugate Family in Kentucky is a fascinating part of history that I was not aware of, and I enjoyed learning about the pack horse library system that was created in America. Richardson has created a really interesting historical fiction piece and has extensively researched her time period for this book. I was constantly rooting for the good characters, you can't help but fall in love with them and their morals when they stand up for the Bookwoman and show her kindness. However, I will always root for the good ole mountain folk.
I did not realize when starting this book that is was not only about the WPA packhorse librarians (which is why I wanted to read it) but also about the Blue People of Kentucky
I was fascinated from the very first page when it mentions blue skin and knew for sure I wasnât reading a scifi/fantasy novel.Â
The book delves into both the discrimination and abuse the Blue People faced as well as quite a bit of detail on what the librarians faced both in the administrative tasks of their jobs and the deliveries themselves.Â
To my delight, we also learned about some of the science behind WHY they are blue.Â
I definitely would recommend this book to friends
http://tara.rocks/book-review/the-book-woman-of-creek-by-kim-michele-richardson
I was fascinated from the very first page when it mentions blue skin and knew for sure I wasnât reading a scifi/fantasy novel.Â
The book delves into both the discrimination and abuse the Blue People faced as well as quite a bit of detail on what the librarians faced both in the administrative tasks of their jobs and the deliveries themselves.Â
To my delight, we also learned about some of the science behind WHY they are blue.Â
I definitely would recommend this book to friends
http://tara.rocks/book-review/the-book-woman-of-creek-by-kim-michele-richardson
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