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"A novel full of passion, soul and powerful writings."...Appalachian Voices Magazine
"Eloquently written..." Earl Hamner, The Waltons Series..."
Congratulations.
I am glad I had the opportunity to read this book to get a more modern take on the area and the ongoing changes. It is, I suppose, inevitable that change (or progress) must arrive to any area, any group of people, and as the author notes, some change can be positive.
The author’s voice is delightful. Her mother had a strong sense of humor and clearly her daughter inherited a love or laughter and an ability to inspire it.
Despite the sections dealing with negative emotions left by land development, economic changes, and other issues, one is not left feeling “down” after finishing the book. The author’s sense of hope and faith is strong and keeps the book from becoming a memorial of the way things once were but rather as expression of how much was and is worthwhile and worth preserving or restoring.
I am not a religious person at all. The author clearly has a strong faith and it is expressed in the book, but it is not preachy or proselytizing in the least. Her quiet yet strong belief is some how reassuring and conforting.
I obtained this book for free for the Kindle and will be strongly considering purchasing an actual copy for my library.”….M.E. Palmer
The author’s voice is delightful. Her mother had a strong sense of humor and clearly her daughter inherited a love or laughter and an ability to inspire it.
Despite the sections dealing with negative emotions left by land development, economic changes, and other issues, one is not left feeling “down” after finishing the book. The author’s sense of hope and faith is strong and keeps the book from becoming a memorial of the way things once were but rather as expression of how much was and is worthwhile and worth preserving or restoring.
I am not a religious person at all. The author clearly has a strong faith and it is expressed in the book, but it is not preachy or proselytizing in the least. Her quiet yet strong belief is some how reassuring and conforting.
I obtained this book for free for the Kindle and will be strongly considering purchasing an actual copy for my library.”….M.E. Palmer
"A novel full of passion, soul and powerful writings."...Appalachian Voices Magazine
"Eloquently written..." Earl Hamner, The Waltons Series
"Written from the heart and in turn touched mine with its simplicity and boldness. Some books are the real deal-this is one of them." Gwen Mansini
"With deep Appalachian roots, Diane really appreciates your book. The cover is beautiful."...Voice mail, Diane Sawyer's office, ABC Network.
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Book website: www.itsnotmymountainanymore.com