Velva Jean Learns to Drive is the story of a young Appalachian girl growing up in the 30's. It's a fascinating read about the mountain life of Appalachia, with richly portrayed characters that are so interesting you won't want to put this book down. Velva Jean's secret dream as a young girl is to sing at the Grand Ol' Opry but you'll see that Appalachia in the 30s and 40s is not an easy place to live and not all of life's choices are your own.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Southern Coming of Age
Velva Jean Learns to Drive is the story of a young Appalachian girl growing up in the 30's. It's a fascinating read about the mountain life of Appalachia, with richly portrayed characters that are so interesting you won't want to put this book down. Velva Jean's secret dream as a young girl is to sing at the Grand Ol' Opry but you'll see that Appalachia in the 30s and 40s is not an easy place to live and not all of life's choices are your own.
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