The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

The story of Bluet and her father living in the backwoods of Kentucky is fascinating. Bluet because part of the Packhorse Library project and brings books by mule to remote and poor communities in Kentucky who have no way to get to a library.

Bluet's real name is Cussy Mary and she is called Bluet because her skin is Blue. She is the last person who looks like this and is the object of prejudice and hatred, but to the people she brings books to, she is a welcome sight.

This is a wonderful story about family, friendship, loneliness, love and the hardships faced by many in rural areas throughout the 1930's and 40's.