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I am GUSHING over this book. Let me just tell you that it was so far out of my comfort zone and I loved every minute! ⁣⁣
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This story takes place in 1939 and is inspired by the real-life Blue People of Kentucky. I had never heard of them and immediately found myself googling and reading all about these fascinating people. Their skin was blue due to a blood disorder! ⁣⁣
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In the book, Cussy Mary is the last living female Blue. She joins the Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project and pretty much dedicates her life to bringing books to the mountain folk. She endures a treacherous route on the coolest yet most ornery mule named Junia to provide her patrons with books and her dedication to them is so inspiring and heartwarming. ⁣⁣
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Cussy Mary has to be one of my favorite female characters I’ve come across. My heart broke as she encountered discrimination and hatred because of the color of her skin. Despite all of that, she went out of her way to better the lives of the same people who ridiculed and treated her terribly. She is the epitome of selflessness and good nature. ⁣⁣
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Honestly, I can’t say enough good things about this book. It was phenomenal! ⁣⁣
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