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SUMMARY

 

THE BOOK WOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK

BASED ON THE BOOK BY KIM MICHELE RICHARDSON

 

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

 

CONTENT

Introduction to Troublesome Creek and Cussy Mary

The Pack Horse Library Program

The Struggles of Being a Blue

Cussy’s Relationships and the Prejudices of the Town

The Struggles and Triumphs of the Book Women

Personal Loss and Isolation

A Glimpse of Hope: Cussy’s Health and the Cure for Her Blue Skin

The Independence Day Celebration and Its Impact on Cussy

The Difficult Path Forward

General Analysis of the Book

 

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson tells the story of Cussy Mary Carter, a "Blue" woman living in the remote Appalachian mountains during the 1930s. Cussy works as a Pack Horse Librarian, delivering books to isolated families in Kentucky. The novel explores themes of racial prejudice, societal rejection, and personal identity as Cussy faces the challenges of being an outsider due to her rare condition, congenital methemoglobinemia. As she navigates discrimination, isolation, and her longing for acceptance, Cussy embarks on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of education.

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