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I love this book! In the 1930's and 40's, the WPA established the Pack Horse Library Project in order to provide books and other reading materials to rural areas. Cussy Mary Carter is one of those librarians. But that's not all. Cussy Mary has an inherited condition called methemoglobinemia, which causes the skin to be blue. It was not until the 1960's that studies were done to determine the cause of the condition. So this book is a tribute not only to the Book Women who rode countless miles to deliver knowledge and pleasure to the mostly poor communities, but also to anyone who rises above persecution. Finally, it is a commentary on the very hard lives of coal miners in 1930's Kentucky. One can't help but admire Cussy and cry with her over the injustices of a forced marriage, starvation, and prejudice, as well as share her pride and fulfillment in bringing books to people who wouldn't have otherwise had them. This is a great book for anyone who loves books and loves history.