Every time I read the book I get lost in Christy’s journey, and it makes me want to love others more and open myself to a deeper spiritual life. I think because it just feels so organic to me. I feel like you could argue that the whole young protégé learning from an older, wiser woman has been done lots before, but for some reason, it never bothered me in this book. Christy relates her faith in this unassuming, humble way, and it comes across so genuinely. I’ve been meaning to actually post a review of it for years, though, since I still talk about it pretty regularly. Most recently I listened to the audiobook version, which I enjoyed, too. I think I first read it at thirteen or fourteen years old. But in these primitive surroundings, Christy’s faith would be severely tested by the unique strengths and needs of two remarkable young men - and challenged by a heart torn between desire…and love.Ĭhristy is one of those books I’ve read probably almost a dozen times. Published June 27th 2006 (first published January 1st 1967 Amazon | Barnes & Noble | GoodreadsĪt nineteen, Christy Huddleston left home to teach school in the Smokies - coming to know and care for the wild mountain people, with their fierce pride, terrible poverty, dark superstitions…and their yearning for beauty and truth.
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