This is my favorite Jesse Stuart book. We read aloud as a family, and each of us thoroughly enjoyed it. This is Mr. Stuart's autobiography centered around his teaching career, and the remarkable Appalachian students with whom he was blessed to work. The story is very heartwarming, and gives an accurate glimpse into the real lives of poor, mountain children, and the Kentucky mindset in general.

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This is a very interesting book. It is funny in lots of spots. Mr. Stuart includes very poignant and entertaining stories of situations that happened in his life and how he helped many students learn and further their education. He cared when little others did. He even risked his life on numerous occasions just so others could get a good education. I would recommend this book for anyone desiring to pursue the education field.

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An amazing recollection of the life and times of Jesse Stuart. A true joy to read.

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Wonderful memoir and there are lessons to be learned for anyone involved in the education of children/young adults.

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