Miss Willie
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.51 (566 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813108314 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Although the plot is fictional, the central character is based on Giles's mother and some of the episodes are drawn from her life. . Zealously she tries to change the ways of the stubborn and proud Appalachian people - but to no avail. From the Back Cover Miss Willie, first published in 1951, is the second novel in Janice Holt Giles's Piney Ridge trilogy, which includes also The Enduring Hills and Tara's Healing. But in the end they quietly go about their accustomed ways. They listen to her crazy ideas about sanitation and other foolishness because to argue would be rude. This is the story of a dedicated teacher who moves to the hills of Kentucky to teach in a one-room schoolhouse at Piney Ridge. Ultimately Miss Willie realizes that the hill customs have a beauty and dignity of their own and that some of her efforts to reform them were ill-conceived. Above all,
Discussion feedback Development of characters varied. Some humor. End was predictable.. Karen Wilson said Best book by Ms. Giles. "Miss Willie" is my favorite of all the JH Giles books. The characters are real and alive, and life is portrayed in her writing in a very realistic way. Her style of words and descriptive phrases are beautiful, but what keeps me coming back for more is her realism. I could only give this book five stars as a rating. It deserves more. It is superior.. April J. Lamberson said Miss Willie. Enjoyed this story. It is a good portrait of the people who lived in that area during that time. I grew up in the era and setting of this story, so know from experience the poverty of these people. Also can relate to the close knit community while being extremely proud and private at the same time. I love reading the dialect since its just the way my grandparents spoke. I got the book very quickly and in
Miss Willie, first published in 1951, is part of Giles's Piney Ridge Trilogy. Zealously, she tries to change the ways of the stubborn and proud Appalachian people, but to no avail. But in the end they quietly go about their accustomed ways. It tells the story of an earnest teacher who moves to the hills of Kentucky to teach in a one-room schoolhouse. They listen to her ideas about sanitation and other foolishness because to argue would be rude. Above all, it is a story of people and of the land to which they belong.. Ultimately, Miss Willie realizes that the hill customs have a beauty and dignity of their own and that some of her efforts to reform them were ill-conceived. This is a story of reconciliation and the coming together of two different ways of life. Her warmth, generosity, and humor help her bridge the gap and find fulfillment