Gap Creek
by Robert Morgan
Gap Creek is the story of Julie, who married at 17 and moved to the Appalachian countryside. The book is full of trials and losses. Julie always maintains a good outlook so she soldiers on no matter how difficult the situation. This is a great book to read for real insight into the difficult life that was lived by our predecessors. If you ever think your life is hard, this book will provide some perspective.
Perhaps because of Julie's always-dire situation, I lost interest after a while. It was just so unendingly grim. With my comfortable 21st-century life as a frame 0f reference, I just couldn't relate to the beleaguered Julie.
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