Mothering on Perilous
Gelesen von Laura Victoria
Lucy S. Furman
(4,8 Sterne; 35 Bewertungen)
Cecelia Loring is alone in the world after the death of her mother and has come to the Kentucky mountains in search of work. Although very depressed from her loss she soon becomes caretaker of the garden at a school and not many days later finds herself quite busy as housemother to a group of energetic boys that keep running away from the school because of homesickness, especially Nucky, who seems to have the weight of the world on his shoulders, worrying about not being at home to help his brother Blant "keep lookout" for the Cheevers, who have been at war with the Marrses for years over a piece of land. Can she find a way to make the boys feel at home so they will stay and get an education? And can they begin to help her heal the broken places in her heart?
Lucy Furman based several of her novels, including Mothering on Perilous, on her years as a teacher and housemother at the Hindman Settlement School in Kentucky. Through her experiences at the school her writing vividly portrays the beauty, but also the harshness of mountain life. (summary by Laura Victoria) (4 hr 39 min)
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What an autobiographal adventure!
Roger32713
(5 Sterne)
I would NEVER have selected a book titled, “Mothering on Perilous”. Sounds pretty tame to me. But from the very start, you are going to have to hold on to your hat during this whirlwind of an autobiography. I listened to it because I am a big fan of the narrator. In my not- so-humble opinion, Laura Victoria (aka Laura Caldwell) is hands down the best narrator on LibriVox. I have listened to other narrators trying to follow all the rules to be a good reader, but try as they may, they do not come close. It takes a big helping of God-given natural talent. If there is one thing that tops being a good narrator, it is the ability to select which books to narrate. While Laura has geared her stories to young people, I can attest that every one of her book selections are jaw-dropping stunning.
Great autobiography!
Roger32713
(5 Sterne)
I would NEVER have selected a book titled, "Mothering on Perilous". Sounds pretty tame to me. But from the very start, you are going to have to hold on to your hat during this whirlwind of an autobiography. I listened to it because I am a big fan of the narrator. Laura Victoria (aka Laura Caldwell) is hands down the best narrator on LibriVox. I have listened to other narrators trying to follow all the rules to be a good reader, but try as they may, they do not come close. It takes a big helping of God-given talent. If there is one thing that tops being a good narrator, it is the ability to select which books to narrate. While Laura has geared her books toward young people, I can attest that every one of her book selections are jaw-dropping stunning.
Lovely story!
Deb DeJean
(4,5 Sterne)
I enjoyed this much more than I expected to at first, and found myself rooting heartily for this teacher grew to love! It was an enchanting, humorous, occasionally dreadful tale...and by the end, I'd grown to love the boys, too. An insightful glimpse into a way of life, a part of history and a section of the country that I know little about, this reminded me a bit of Christy by Catherine Marshall. Many thanks to the talented reader, whose every single word you will easily understand!
Wow!
brown
(5 Sterne)
The harsh reality of the Kentucky hill folks is vividly produced in this narrative of a teacher who loves the wild young boys she is to educate. Getting their interest in a subject or even bathing is the first obstacle she must surmount. It’s a gripping tale that will make you laugh and perhaps cry at the often cruelly harsh way of life in the mountains. I couldn’t put it down. Many thanks to the narrator who read with sympathy and compassion.
Different title....more understandable once u get into the story
Ka
(5 Sterne)
Great story of hill country lives and a wonderful woman who took on role of being "mother"to several boys and getting involved in their luves....trying to teach life lessons with sometimes hilarious results. Also, I can't see what I'm typing, don't know why.....I have really enjoyed listening to This book. Would love to read and hear more. Wonder if this is based on true story? Excellent narration.
One of my favorites!
D
(5 Sterne)
An inspiring story, and so interesting! One of my favorites that I have listened to over again. The reader does an excellent job!
Mo Desoto
(5 Sterne)
Thoroughly enjoyed this story and Laura Victoria is the perfect reader. Her voice and enunciation fit the main character exactly.