The Giver of Stars

Jojo Moyes, 2019

Set in Depression -era America , this is an historical novel about five extraordinary women and their journey through the mountains of Kentucky to set up a visiting library to rural inhabitants.   Rich in history, the book is based on the WPA’s Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky program which ran from 1935-1943.  With well-developed characters and a strong sense of place, the novel speaks of women's friendships and the hard lives of Appalachian women.  Although they face constant danger, these women are committed to their jobs.  They refuse to be cowed by men or by convention.

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