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There is a lot of heartbreak and hard living in here, but ultimately this story is about trust, hope, and family. 17 year old Worie Dressar loses her mother at the beginning of the story and works hard to continue her legacy of feeding and caring for children who have been orphaned by typhoid and influenza. I liked seeing Dorie put focus on the task at hand rather than romance!! She‘s tough and flawed but I like her. Set in 1870‘s Appalachia.

"They was nothin I could do for her. Her eyes was fixed on the sky and she never moved again. Despite me shakin her, she was gone."

Ely slipped his worn hat from his head and pressed it hard against his chest. "Miss Worie, thangs is what they is. Ain't nothin you coulda done."

I read What Momma Left Behind in one sitting. There was no way I could pick up anything else until I finished. Worie spoke to me and I had to listen. Cindy Sproles has done another amazing job at turning a story about hardship and strength into something beautiful. Without a doubt, this is one of the best books I‘ve read so far this year.
Full review: https://mccombsonmain.com/2020/05/28/review-momma-sproles/

Reading sure has given us a MUCH needed escape from life right now.

What are you reading to escape these days?

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The ARCs for our summer releases are starting to arrive--too exciting! We love admiring the covers as they come in.

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