About
the book:
New
edition of Catherine Marshall's inspirational classic!
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
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?
About
the author:
Catherine Marshall (1914-1983), The New York
Times best-selling author of 30 books, is best known for her novel Christy.
Based on the life of her mother, Christy captured the hearts of
millions and became a popular CBS television series. Around the kitchen table
at Evergreen Farm, as her mother reminisced, Catherine probed for details and
insights into the rugged lives of these Appalachian highlanders. Catherine shared
the story of her husband, Dr. Peter Marshall, Chaplain of the United States
Senate, in A Man Called Peter. A decade after Dr. Marshall's untimely
death, Catherine married Leonard LeSourd, Executive Editor of Guideposts, forging
a dynamic writer-editor partnership. A beloved inspirational writer and
speaker, Catherine's enduring career spanned four decades and reached over 30
million readers.
Find out more about Catherine at http://gileadpublishing.com/christy/.
My Review:
Cracking open Christy was like going home for me. I read Christy probably six or seven times between high school and college, back in the 1970s. I even wrote a paper using Christy as the core book. I can honestly say that Christy is my all-time favorite novel. Yes, I love it that much. Catherine Marshall's writing is simply beautiful. Her descriptions pulled me into the story and made me feel I was in the Smoky Mountains right along with Christy. And the characters! She has a knack for breathing life into each person Christy met. I love Fairlight and the beauty she brings to her life regardless of her circumstances. Alice Henderson is amazing. How fun to read about the doctor and David. Marshall wove so much of the Appalachian culture into the story. Although the book is based on her mother's experiences, the story is much more the tale of a young naive woman who grows up by jumping into a new experience with both feet as she finds her calling. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I believe it should be read by anyone who wants to serve others, particularly teachers. The book is fairly long, but once you're hooked, you'll want to keep reading. This is a perfect read for the cold months of winter. Snuggle up with a cup of tea or coffee and a favorite old quilt and journey to the mountains with Christy. (I received the book for free from Lightfuse.)
Cracking open Christy was like going home for me. I read Christy probably six or seven times between high school and college, back in the 1970s. I even wrote a paper using Christy as the core book. I can honestly say that Christy is my all-time favorite novel. Yes, I love it that much. Catherine Marshall's writing is simply beautiful. Her descriptions pulled me into the story and made me feel I was in the Smoky Mountains right along with Christy. And the characters! She has a knack for breathing life into each person Christy met. I love Fairlight and the beauty she brings to her life regardless of her circumstances. Alice Henderson is amazing. How fun to read about the doctor and David. Marshall wove so much of the Appalachian culture into the story. Although the book is based on her mother's experiences, the story is much more the tale of a young naive woman who grows up by jumping into a new experience with both feet as she finds her calling. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I believe it should be read by anyone who wants to serve others, particularly teachers. The book is fairly long, but once you're hooked, you'll want to keep reading. This is a perfect read for the cold months of winter. Snuggle up with a cup of tea or coffee and a favorite old quilt and journey to the mountains with Christy. (I received the book for free from Lightfuse.)
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