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AS always ,I enjoy the books written by Catherine Marshall.This is an interesting account of life in the East Tennessee mountainsas life was back in this time period.M.P.
Since the snows of mid-winter make transportation impossible, she begs the local postal carrier to allow her to accompany him to Cutter Gap, her destination. Christy, by Catherine Marshall is a keeper and a reread. Catherine Marshall is a consummate writer. As soon as she arrives, the reader begins to see what this young woman is made of. Neil MacNeill. This is a can't-put-down book which definitely helped me in my Christian journey.The story takes place in the early 1900s, featuring a 19 year old pampered city girl whose heart is deeply stirred by a visiting missionary.
Live her life with her as she changes her concepts of God and what true, loving service to all types of people, dangerous or gentle, lived out means. I can't wait to get the entire series. With voluminous long skirts and dainty shoes, she bravely trudges the seven miles through the snow to the mission.Her many adventures introduce her to the raw aspects of life on the frontier, and in the process she grows spiritually, learns from the simple folk she ministers to as the teacher in the one room school. His appeal for a volunteers to go to the Great Smoky Mountain region of Tennesee to help the impoverished people there does not go unheeded. Much to her parents' consternation, Christy answers the call. Marvel at the patient wisdom and spiritual insights of Miss Alice, as well as, the compassion and patience of Dr.
Tremble through the tragedies of the life-taking typhoid epidemic, and breathe a sigh of relief and delight at true love found.And lastly, don't miss the deep spiritual insights that run like a gossamer thread through the entire book.
This is a wonderful book about a woman's journey of faith, which leads her to a deeper relationship with God, a higher level of maturity, and true love. A real page-turner; however, due to some mature subject matter, I wouldn't recommend this book for young girls.
Christy is a young teacher who goes into the Appalachian Mountains to teach. The harsh living conditions, abuse, poverty, and death and dying make her question God. However an older woman, a missionary, teaches her that God gives people choices and opportunities and hardships to allow us to demonstrate the quality of our character and our commitment to give to others. The book is hard to put down and holds the reader until the very end.
And, it's well written on top of it. I am halfway through this book, and like most of the books that I love, I want to know more, lots more, about this remarkable woman. Nary a typo, so far. The dialogue is very interesting and it's a rare glimpse into a culture that I know about, but don't truly know. Fascinating story. I'm spellbound. Highly recommend.
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