My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge

Posted on 06 December 2018 by Pepper D. Basham

Journey into the Blue Ridge Mountains of 1918 where Laurel McAdams endures the challenges of a hard life while dreaming things can eventually improve But trouble arrives in the form of an outsider Having failed his British father again, Jonathan Taylor joins is uncle s missionary endeavors as a teacher in a two room schoolhouse Laurel feels compelled to protect the tenderhearted teacher from the harsh realities of Appalachian life, even while his stories of life outside the mountains pull at Laurel s imagination Faced with angry parents over teaching methods, Laurel s father s drunken rages, and bad news from England, will Jonathan leave and never return, or will he stay and let love bloom Best Read [ My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge ] By [ Pepper D. Basham ] For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr Dream, girl, but trust God to take better care of your dreams than you ever could p 139 Sometimes you come across a book that defies description and this is one of them I ve been grappling with words that won t come because I don t think anything I say can do justice to the depth and breadth and overall bookiliciouness of My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge Laurel s Dream.I wish I had Laurel s lyrical phrasing to help me She s always got the mullygrubs but down deep she s as soft as fr Dream, girl, but trust God to take better care of your dreams than you ever could p 139 Sometimes you come across a book that defies description and this is one of them I ve bee...Wow I ve read a lot of Pepper s books, and I always adore her writing style but this one is my favorite to date Satisfying from page one until the very last page Sweet, lyrical writing, raw emotion described so perfectly and some of the best orchestrated and well placed kissing scenes Wow I ve read a lot of Pepper s books, and I always adore her writing style but this one is my favorite to date Satisfying from page one until the very last page Sweet, lyrical ...FIVE STARS Sigh.Like, seriously.After reading this book, a piece of my heart is definitely in Maple Springs, back in time, deep in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge Laurel s Dream by Pepper Basham was immediately engaging Her love for the Appalachian people and their history is present through her vivid storytelling.The lead characters each had their own remarkably strong voice I could hear them in my head as I read their words and their thoughts I l FIVE STARS Sigh.Like, seriously.After reading this book, a piece of my heart is definitely in ...This is the first book I ve read by Pepper D Basham I know she has others out but haven t had a chance to read them yet I aim to change that now that I ve read this historical Taking place in Appalachia in the late 1910 s where the mountain folk are poor but proud Change does not come easy and is definitely not welcomed This is why they are not welcoming to the new male school teacher, Jonathan Taylor When Johnathon fails his English father once again he joins his uncle...I absolutely loved this book Basham brings every aspect of the Blue Ridge mountain people to life from their speech, to their many mountain wisdom gems I highlighted quite a few , to the taste, smell, and feel of the mountains themselves By the time I finished I wanted to immediately book a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains.Basham s prose read like poetry and drew me into every page of the story Laurel, the beautiful, young mountain woman who aspired to go to college to become a teacher, so I absolutely loved this book Basham ...A culture shock awaits Jonathan Taylor as he enters the rustic small town set in the Appalachian Mountains He has come seeking redemption from an overbearing father, not being fit to serve in WWI and the squashed dreams of becoming a Doctor He needs to feel as if he is making a difference, somewhere.Life turns out to be different than he expected Instead of finding a society of backward people, he realizes that joy doesn t come from possessions, but how you live your life The best exampl A culture shock awaits Jonathan Taylor as he enters the rustic small town set in the Appalachian Mountains He has come seeking r...The Blue Ridge Mountains seems to be far removed from from World War 1 when new school teacher Jonathan Taylor arrives from England to face the culture shock of living among the mountain people Jonathan was a praying man One of his first prays after his arrival was, Dear Lord, please give me the strength to help make a difference Laurel McAdams was certainly an unexpected ally They shared a comradery that started with brothers serving in the war and a love of eduction Laurel was lacking in The Blue Ridge Mountains seems to be far removed from from World War 1 when new school teacher Jonathan Taylor arrives from England to face the culture shock of living among the mountain people Jonathan was a praying man One of his first prays after his arrival was, Dear Lord, please give me the strength to help make a difference Laurel McAdams was certainly an unexpected ally They shared a comradery that started with brothers serving in the war and a love of eduction Laurel was lacking in formal education Jon...Though mountain life might seem simple on the surface, it is anything but that for Laurel, her family, and her neighbors While she dreams of an education and better opportunity for her own generation and beloved siblings, she grapples with a people and a culture dear to her yet challenging and wary of anything new.Jonathan is the embodiment of such a challenge to her life Through an unlikely friendship, he and Laurel learn just how similar their ambitions for betterment and common goals can he Though mountain life might seem simple on the surface, it is anything but that for Laurel, her family, and her neighbors While she dreams of an education and better opportunity for her own generation and beloved siblings, she grapples with a people and a culture dear to her yet challenging a...This book reminds me of The Waltons and how the family and their neighbors were close during the depression living in the Blue Ridge Mountains Mountain folk stick together I guess they d rather shoot you first and then ask questions later like they did Teacher.I love Pepper s books I love them because she ads humor And did I ever laugh outright I even snickered some especially when Teacher g...Full review on FaithfullyBookish.comMuch like the dreamy rolling peaks of the southern Appalachians, this story invites the heart and mind to meander and soak up the extraordinary beauty of every day Laurel s Dream honors the legacy of a vibrant culture with the innocence of a coming of age tale, the universal appeal of family drama, and the irresistible draw of sweet romance.Laurel s open, honest, and innocent personality is so refreshing in a world which seems to be increasingly jaded and cyn Full review on FaithfullyBookish.comMuch like the dreamy rolling peaks of the southern Appalachians, this story invites the heart and mind to meander and soak up the extraordinary beauty of every day Laurel s Dream honors the legacy of a vibrant culture with the innocence of a coming of age tale, the universal appeal of f...

06 December 2018

Pepper D. Basham