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Apr 07, 2020 07:44AM
I just started "The Giver of Stars" by Jo Jo Moyers. I did see several say it was a same story as other books, but am interested in reading this one, as we are in the middle of Covid 19 and my mother lived thru the depression. Will let you know what I think. If anyone has read this, let me know your thoughts?
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Ellen Spence I loved that book so much. It's a feel good all around.
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Ellen wrote: "I just started "The Giver of Stars" by Jo Jo Moyers. I did see several say it was a same story as other books, but am interested in reading this one, as we are in the middle of Covid 19 and my moth..."I read "The Giver of Stars" and also heard about books similar to this topic of the Packhorse Library though I have not read any of the other ones. The real program was started in the Depression by Eleanor Roosevelt. She felt it was important to bring literacy to all parts of the country so she established this program. "The Giver of Stars" is set in the hollers of Kentucky and run by some very plucky women who aren't afraid of the job nor the naysayers.
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Laura wrote: "Ellen Spence I loved that book so much. It's a feel good all around." Thanks, Laura, it looks good. Started yesterday!
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