The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson Summary
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In Depression-era Kentucky, a blue-skinned librarian defies prejudice while delivering books on horseback. Endorsed by Dolly Parton and inspired by true stories, this groundbreaking bestseller explores how literature brings hope to America's forgotten corners. What would you risk to share the power of words?
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Blue Skin, Bold Heart: The Last of Her Kind
In the remote hollows of 1930s Kentucky, Cussy Mary Carter navigates life with two extraordinary circumstances: her rare blue skin and her determination to serve as a Pack Horse librarian. The last known carrier of methemoglobinemia-a blood disorder turning her skin a striking cobalt-blue-Cussy faces constant discrimination from a community that sees her as neither white nor Black but something otherworldly. Children run at her approach while adults cross the street, whispered superstitions trailing in her wake. Yet amid this isolation, Cussy finds purpose through Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration, earning $28 monthly to deliver books to Kentucky's most isolated families. Traversing treacherous mountain paths on her mule Junia, she braves steep cliffs, swollen creeks, and wild animals to reach remote hollows where children's excited cries of "Book Woman's here!" give her a sense of belonging she's never known. Through these journeys, Cussy witnesses literature transforming lives-children learn their letters, adults master practical skills, and the elderly find escape from hardship through stories that transport them beyond their hollow.
A Marriage of Necessity, A Freedom Dearly Bought
Books as Bridges: The Power of a Page
The Shadows of Hatred
The Price of Passing: Medicine's Double-Edged Sword
Finding Family Where Least Expected
Words That Set Us Free
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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