Catherine Marshall
Catherine Marshall was an American author best known for her novel 'Christy,' which was inspired by her mother's experiences teaching impoverished children in the Appalachian Mountains. She also wrote several other novels and non-fiction works, and was a noted inspirational writer.
Books
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1. Christy
The novel is a historical fiction set in the early 1900s, which follows the journey of a 19-year-old woman who leaves her comfortable city life to become a teacher in a remote, impoverished mountain community in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Through her experiences, she learns about the harsh realities of life, the power of faith, and the strength of the human spirit. Along the way, she also becomes torn between two men, a charismatic and passionate preacher and a pragmatic and grounded doctor.
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