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The book is set in the hills of Kentucky in the 1930's. The people are hungry and poverty stricken. The book is inspired by real people and true events. Reading about the blue mountain folk was fascinating.
19 year old Cussy is believed to be the last female of the blue mountain folk. She believes reading books leads to a better community and world. She joins the Kentucky Pack Horse Library program which was established as part of President Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration. These librarians travel by horse, boats, mule and sometimes foot to reach remote areas and homes to bring books in all types of weather conditions.
I really liked Cussy Mary Carters spirit. Some called her Bluet due to her condition as one of the Blue People of Kentucky. She remained strong through her disastrous arranged marriage as well as the prejudice and racism she faced. My heart went out to her many times throughout this book.
I found Cussy such a fascinating character. It was a beautiful and well written book. It was a wonderful tribute to those that understand the beauty and importance of books.
The book is set in the hills of Kentucky in the 1930's. The people are hungry and poverty stricken. The book is inspired by real people and true events. Reading about the blue mountain folk was fascinating.
19 year old Cussy is believed to be the last female of the blue mountain folk. She believes reading books leads to a better community and world. She joins the Kentucky Pack Horse Library program which was established as part of President Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration. These librarians travel by horse, boats, mule and sometimes foot to reach remote areas and homes to bring books in all types of weather conditions.
I really liked Cussy Mary Carters spirit. Some called her Bluet due to her condition as one of the Blue People of Kentucky. She remained strong through her disastrous arranged marriage as well as the prejudice and racism she faced. My heart went out to her many times throughout this book.
I found Cussy such a fascinating character. It was a beautiful and well written book. It was a wonderful tribute to those that understand the beauty and importance of books.