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Book Review of Gap Creek: The Story Of A Marriage

Gap Creek: The Story Of A Marriage
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Set at the turn of the last century, on the North / South Carolina border, the simple and straightforward language of the novel tells of a young woman growing into marriage. Coping with a husband himself struggling to grow up, the young couple faces hard work, natural disaster, and the occasional attention of scoundrels. But they also find a community, a church, and a strength within themselves.