Mr. Berry has crafted a hauntingly beautiful and often lyrical work that views a part of Appalachia, from the 1920s to the present through the eyes of one woman, Hannah Coulter. If you ever read a book... (read more)

First time in my book group I have given a book five stars. I had no idea Wendell Berry wrote novels and was amazed at how he captured the heart of the female narrator. This moving story was beautifully... (read more)

This book is beautiful and I was able to get lost in the prose and imagery that Wendell Berry created. What I found most surprising was the author’s ability to write a female perspective so true to... (read more)

A lovely book that raises up a common life to the level of enormous importance it deserves.

Hannah Coulter is a gem of a book. Amazingly written by a man, not one false step can be found in the sweet, beautifully written text. Hannah lives in rural Kentucky and graduates from high ... (read more)