Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains

by Cassie Chambers

Book Overview

After rising from poverty to earn two Ivy League degrees, an Appalachian lawyer pays tribute to the strong "hill women" who raised and inspired her, and whose values have the potential to rejuvenate a struggling region.

"Destined to be compared to Hillbilly Elegy and Educated."--BookPage (starred review)
"Poverty is enmeshed with pride in these stories of survival."--Associated Press

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1984818910
• ISBN13: 9781984818911
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Great story

Just finished this . Loved it. Great insight into the so -called “ hillbillies “ of the Appalachian region of Kentucky , their struggles and mostly their inspirational strength . Well written , informative , tender . Highly recommend .