The Mountains We Call Home

<p><b>From the <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek </i>comes a triumphant tale of a librarian’s fight to bring literacy to the prisons of Kentucky and the underserved neighborhoods of downtown Louisville, revealing a story of fierce love, quiet strength, and the healing power of books.</b></p><p>When Cussy Lovett, a Packhorse Librarian famed for bringing books to the people of Appalachia, is unjustly incarcerated, she finds a new calling as a prison librarian, bringing hope to downtrodden women and voiceless city residents alike, finding a home even while separated from those she loves. A vivid portrait of mid-century Kentucky, from the hills and hollers of Appalachia to a vibrant city neighborhood on the cusp of urban renewal, <i>The Mountains We Call Home </i>explores the effects of criminalization and incarceration on the poor and powerless, while tracing the societal consequences of fractured family bonds.</p><p>Gritty, heartbreaking, yet infused with hope, <i>The Mountains We Call Home </i>is an authentic American tale and a powerful testament of strength, survival, and the magic of the written word.</p><p><b>"Woven so seamlessly of important themes that it has the potential for changing lives." —William Kent Krueger, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author</b></p>