Hi Bookworms!!
On March 9th we met to discuss, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by KIm Michele Richardson. It was a nice size group at Ben’s. As always we missed those that could not make it.
This was such an interesting historical fiction with many facets. These are my favorite books to read. A story of a young girl named Cussy Mary. She was a librarian for the Kentucky Pack Horse LIbrary. She rode on her mule to remote, hard to reach places to bring the poor people books, and introduce them to the love of reading. Cussy also had blue hued skin, a rare genetic disorder, caused by an enzyme deficiency in the blood. She was treated poorly and as an outcast. Cussy was such a hard and dedicated worker. Her mom passed away and her father was ill from working in the mines. He tried to marry her off to a completely abusive man.
I enjoyed the way she described the families she encountered and the relationships she built. I was happy she met Jackson Lovett, although I wasn’t happy with how they were forced to continue their relationship - because of discrimination they endured.
I look forward to next month’s read, 4/6th , Caleb’s Crossing hosted by Maureen Degnan
Be Blessed!!
Mary
Great job ladies. Love seeing your smiling faces.
ReplyDeleteLove to all,
Maria Rego