Christy
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Catherine Marshall
The train taking nineteen-year-old teacher Christy Huddleston from her home in Asheville, North Carolina, might as well be transporting her to another world. The Smoky Mountain community of Cutter Gap feels suspended in time, trapped by poverty, superstitions, and century-old traditions. But as Christy struggles to find acceptance in her new home, some see her — and her one-room school — as a threat to their way of life. Her faith is challenged and her heart is torn between two strong men with conflicting views about how to care for the families of the Cove. Yearning to make a difference, will Christy’s determination and devotion be enough?
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Author
Catherine Marshall
Pages
512
Publisher
Evergreen Farm
Published Date
2017-10-03
ISBN
1683701275 9781683701279
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"One of my favorite books! Christy is a young, naive and passionate teacher who goes into the rural Appalachian Mountains in Tennessee to teach in the Cutterback community mission. A beautiful story as this young woman comes to terms with the abject poverty and soul of its people and of her own beliefs in God and love."
Merry
"Loved this book so much! Based on a true story and has a tv series that is based off this book😁 A must read! "
Elisabeth Drain
"Favorite of all times!!!"
Deanna Martin
"This historical fiction has such vibrant and dear characters, but the best part for me was watching Christy grow in her relationship to God. She asked the hard questions about faith, and we discover the resolutions alongside her. Filled with friendship, faith, romance, and passion to help those around her, Christy is a beautiful story set amidst the gorgeous Tennessee mountains. One of my new favorite books!"
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Becky Wierenga
"Wonderful story with lots of surprises. "
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Lorelei Christensen
"It was the first book I read which depicted gut-wrenching poverty and depravity along with tone-deaf religious influences. It was a fantastic story with incredibly imagined characters. "
Teresa O'Donnell
"A favorite! Beautiful character development and perspective"
Melanie Daw
"This book was fantastic and was really descriptive - you could see the characters and their interactions. The book is slightly longer than I would have liked but still, every page was enjoyable. :)"
George Slaw