" This is one of two books that I have read seven times over the years. A true story, based on the life of Catherine Marshall's mother, who spends her time as a teacher with the families in the mountains of the south. Full of beauty, sorrow, struggles, it is a winner. The movie is nothing like the book at all. The ending in the book is so beautiful that if you have only seen the movie read this book. "
— Sue, 1/15/2014