Description
Book SynopsisLenore McComas Coberly has woven together a bittersweet community of strong Appalachian women and men in this remarkable collection. Moving and joyful, these stories are made from the stuff of life.
Trade Review“The Handywoman Stories are the real thing—deep, pure, honest, and wise. Lenore Coberly's gift for narrative is a kind of genius. What a wonderful storyteller she is!”
“Deeply affecting in their simplicity and sincerity, these 20 interlocking pieces by retired teacher/poet Coberly, set in her hometown in West Virginia, reveal an abiding sense of community even as their characters suffer through the inevitable changes brought by time. The homespun nature of these sharp-sighted little tales only enhances their warmth and wisdom; not only are the people in them ones we’d like to know, but somehow we’re made to feel we really do.” * Kirkus, starred review *
“These stories are heartwarming and heart-rending. They are sweet, emotional, down-home tales that stir the soul and often bring a tear to the eye.”
“Coberly taps into the lost tradition of rural storytelling…. Her earnest sense of compassion should appeal to readers seeking to explore country life in a difficult era.” * Publishers Weekly *
