Paperback, 320 pages
Published February 2nd 2021 by Fleming H. Revell Company
Suzanne Woods Fisher
My Review
I enjoy reading Suzanne Woods Fisher's books because they are so
descriptive and full of substance.
I have learned a lot while reading this book. I have read many books on the Appalachia area but none this detailed in descriptions of the characters,beliefs,
superstitions,mannerisms and language.
This is based on a true story that will captivate you with not only it's history but there is a mystery we are following here as well.
Illiteracy and poverty are no stranger to the folks of the hollers and hills of rural Rowan County, Kentucky in 1911 and the author really brings to life the legacy of Cora Wilson Stewart's life through her diligent historical research.
Combating adult illiteracy isn't easy, the moonlight schools were opened
but would anyone come to them?
Fascinating! This is my favorite book by this author to date.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.
GoodReads Summary
Haunted by her sister's mysterious disappearance, Lucy Wilson arrives in Rowan County, Kentucky, in the spring of 1911 to work for Cora Wilson Stewart, superintendent of education. When Cora sends Lucy into the hills to act as scribe for the mountain people, she is repelled by the primitive conditions and intellectual poverty she encounters.
Few adults can read and write.
Born in those hills, Cora knows the plague of illiteracy. So does Brother Wyatt, a singing schoolmaster who travels through the hills. Involving Lucy and Wyatt, Cora hatches a plan to open the schoolhouses to adults on moonlit nights. The best way to combat poverty, she believes, is to eliminate illiteracy. But will the people come?
As Lucy emerges from a life in the shadows, she finds purpose; or maybe purpose finds her. With purpose comes answers to her questions, and something else she hadn't expected: love.
Inspired by the true events of the Moonlight Schools, this standalone novel from bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher brings to life the story that shocked the nation into taking adult literacy seriously. You'll finish the last page of this enthralling story with deep gratitude for the gift of reading.
About The Author
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Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling, award winning author of fiction and non-fiction books about the Old Order Amish for Revell Books, host of the radio-show-turned-blog Amish Wisdom, a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazine. Her interest in the Amish began with her grandfather, who was raised Plain. A theme in her books (her life!) is that you don’t have to “go Amish” to incorporate the principles of simple living. Suzanne lives in California with her family and raises puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind. To her way of thinking, you just can't life too seriously when a puppy is tearing through your house with someone's underwear in its mouth. Suzanne can be found on-line at: www.suzannewoodsfisher.com
I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.
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