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A heartbreaking tale of religion, love, poverty and hard choices in the South. Gracie's upbringing by a religious charlatan destines her to make difficult and often damaging life choices as she searches for meaning for her own life.

A great read. It left me wanting to know more. Anyone interested in religious groups of the South, complete with snake handlers, spiritual dancing, tongues, etc., will enjoy this book.

WOW, what voice Lee Smith has!! She totally caught me in the first paragraph...'My name is Florida Grace Shepherd, Florida for the state I was born in, Grace for the grace of God. I am the eleventh child of Reverend Virgil Shepherd........I am and always have been contentious and ornery, full of fear and doubt in a family of believers." THis book contains some insight into the famous "snake handler" group found in the deep Appalachian Mountains. If this topic interests you and you love a Southern "voice".....read it!!

I wasn't familiar with this author, but this book made me a fan. It is a wonderful story of the South and a woman you won't easily forget.

Just like all of Lee Smith's books...........this is a treasure! She is an author that does not receive the credit she deserves!

Love every one...................so realistic, well-written, and thought provoking!

One of my all time favorites. This story sticks with me!

A compelling journey into all matters southern and spiritual...Set in North Carolina and Tennessee, we follow young Grace Shepherd from a cabin in the bucolic poverty of Scrabble Creek to independence as a single woman.