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Read By: Kellie Martin Publisher: Oasis Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 12.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 9.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781608146932

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

48

Longest Chapter Length:

40:17 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

11:57 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

23:47 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

16

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Publisher Description

Christy Huddleston left home at 19 to teach school in the Smokey Mountains. There she came to know and love the wild mountain people with their fierce pride, their dark superstitions, their terrible poverty, their yearning for beauty and truth. Christy found her faith severely challenged in these primitive surroundings; and, confronted with two young men of unique strength and needs, she found her own growing yearnings challenged by love.

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"Amazing! I've owned this book for years and only just read it. It's an eye-opening, life-changing story, and I wish I'd let myself discover it sooner. I had no idea going into it that it was a "Christian novel," but it is anything but preachy. This book will force you to look at yourself and your motivations just as its heroine does, and you may find that you don't know yourself at all. I will probably read this again soon because I know I missed so much more worth pondering."

— Ally (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “An inspiring story. With skill, Catherine Marshall has described human qualities common to all people everywhere.”

    — Boston Globe
  • “A novel of celebration…Wholesome, inspiring…Enjoyable reading.”

    — St. Louis Post-Dispatch
  • “A powerfully moving book of great depth.”

    — Atlanta Journal-Constitution
  • “It has something that keeps the reader reading…Relevant and heart-opening…Rich, dramatic.”

    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Christy Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.30952380952381 out of 54.30952380952381 out of 54.30952380952381 out of 54.30952380952381 out of 54.30952380952381 out of 5 (4.31)
5 Stars: 24
4 Stars: 9
3 Stars: 7
2 Stars: 2
1 Stars: 0
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 2
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Story: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 2
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Connie , 2/12/2020
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I also have enjoyed viewing the full television series,”Christy,” adapted from this novel. I so delighted in each that I cannot say that the original novel, nor the television series was more enjoyable than the other! "

    — Karen Annie, 12/15/2019
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is such a fine book -- a wonderful, interesting, poignant story filled with unforgettable characters. Very well written. "

    — Deborah, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Throughly enjoyed this book and have read it several times. "

    — Jill, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 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
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorites. I have a hardback edition and the front is torn off. "

    — Jean, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " My Mother loved this book and I loved the show when I was young. I had tried reading it was young but found it hard to get involved. This time around I found the charactors hard to connect to and hardly developed. All of the relationships in the book are undeveloped and rely on religion to make a difference. Besides the charactors and relationships i found this book sweet and innocent. "

    — Kelsi, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I could read this book over and over again, and I have. I'm not quite sure why I love it so much but i do. "

    — Jessica, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have already read this book twice. I will read it again. It is a wonderful, truthful story of the people in the area I now call home. "

    — Debbie, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A bit slow at times, but it was worth reading. "

    — Koriane, 11/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was good. I kept comparing it to Tisha which I though was a lot better. "

    — Anita, 11/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Unfortunately, I enjoyed the TV series more. "

    — Amy, 9/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book when I read it many years ago. I should read it again. "

    — Joy, 8/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book inspired me to want to be a teacher!!! I will have to reread this book soon!!! "

    — Genora, 8/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read as a young teen.....wonderful story of faith, and family. a must read "

    — Sherry, 8/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Required reading as part of my eight-grade english class. Story of a young woman who teaches in Appalachia in the ealry part of the 20th-Century. Much of my coolness of this book stems from the fact that it was taught by a teacher who never made reading or learning exciting. "

    — Steven, 7/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my all time favs! Must re-read this soon. "

    — Rhonda, 7/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved this book - I must have read it 5 times over the years.... "

    — Ann-Marie, 5/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this book as a young woman and for many years I thought I was Christy. What an exciting and romantic book. I still recommend it highly. "

    — Margaret, 5/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a read from highschool...so take this with a grain of salt. Loved it and her devotion to the people amd the area. Perhaps I'll read it again. "

    — B., 1/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent! I really loved the TV show and was dying to know how it ended. The book, while discussing issues of Christianity, doesn't require the reader to believe anything specifically. I found it to be an enjoyable read. "

    — Felicia, 10/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read this book years ago and loved it! Need to add it to my "to read" list. It is worth reading again. "

    — Kim, 8/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a good read, I really liked it. Way better than the TV series:) "

    — Allison, 8/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I first read this book when I was 15, loved it then. Read it again when I was in my 20's, loved it then too. I read it again last year and have decided that it is a book that you can read throughout a life time and still enjoy the message. "

    — Bairbre, 7/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book when I read it years ago. I got very caught up in the challenges Christy faced as a teacher in a poor mountain community. There's also a healthy does of old fashioned romance, which is always a good thing. "

    — Carrie, 7/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I own the hardcover with the TV series tie-in cover. "

    — R., 5/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved the Christy books,and related to her experiences as a new teacher. "

    — Janet, 4/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book. I felt it was a little choppy as it went from one scene to the next. Over 160 pages the book went from January to July. It was somehow still a good read--definitely for children--though it went from one plot point to the next really quickly. "

    — Chelsi, 3/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Nice Christian Book. I love that it's very clean. "

    — Breeanne, 3/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this beautifully written, heart-wrenching glimpse into a now-extinct way of life. "

    — Clifford, 8/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this one, a romantic adventure is always fun! The way some of the charactors talked took a while to get use to. "

    — Breanne, 6/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this story is about a young woman who leaves her family to teach children. She learns about the mountain people's history and superstitious natures. Along the way, she learns about herself. "

    — Rachael, 6/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is such a lovely story of life on Christian Missionaries in the early 1900's. Rich characterization. Great stories. Loved it. Have reread it many times. The back is falling off my copy! "

    — Candace, 6/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A comfort book. I've read it many times. "

    — Karen, 6/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If I had a top ten list, this one would be in my top five. Beautifully and truthfully written. Catherine Marshall takes the testimony of her mother and artfully conveys the honesty of hardships, personal struggles, and Godly truth. Some content might not be appropriate for younger ages. "

    — Melissa, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great story!!! Loved everything about this book! "

    — Margaret, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read this book as a young girl. I wanted to BE Christy. "

    — Haven, 5/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I first read this when I was 7 years old. Since then I've reread it MANY times and it is one of my all time favorites. "

    — Elizabeth, 5/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was my first "big girl" book that I read at 12 or 13, and I think it actually changed the direction of my life. I re-read a couple of years ago and it wasn't quite as powerful to an adult, but I still give it 5 stars for a wonderful memory. "

    — Ginny, 5/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It reminded me ALOT of the Love Comes Softly series. Very good, wish it didn't have to end. "

    — Jennifer, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A wonderful book...full of sweet surprises. I gave my daughter Karah the nickname of "fairlite" after the best friend in this book. I read this book about 22 years ago..I should read it again. I remember really liking this book. "

    — Kimmie, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I could read this book over and over again, and I have. I'm not quite sure why I love it so much but i do. "

    — Jessica, 4/28/2011

About Catherine Marshall

Catherine Marshall (1914–1983) began her writing career as a single mother, after the untimely death of her husband in 1949. She went on to write more than twenty books. Her greatest success was her 1967 novel, Christy, inspired by the story of her mother, which spawned a television series, a youth book series, and a made-for-television movie. 

About Kellie Martin

Kellie Martin is best known for her role as Becca Thatcher on the ABC series Life Goes On, for which she received an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She has since appeared on Christy, ER, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, Drop Dead Diva, and Ghost Whisperer, as well as numerous television movies and feature films. She is the owner of the online children’s boutique ROMPstore.com and a graduate of Yale University. Kellie lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter.