Christy

De: Catherine Marshall

Narrado por: Kellie Martin

In the year 1912, 19-year-old Christy Huddleston leaves home to teach school in the Smoky Mountains – and comes to know and love the resilient people of the region, with their fierce pride, their dark superstitions, their terrible poverty, and their yearning for beauty and truth. But her faith will be severely challenged by trial and tragedy, by the needs and unique strengths of two remarkable young men, and by a heart torn between true love and unwavering devotion. And don't miss another heart-soaring best seller from Catherine Marshall: Julie.

©1976 Catherine Marshall (P)2010 Oasis

Reseñas de la Crítica

"First released in 1967, Christy is based on the life of author Catherine Marshall's mother and was the inspiration for the recent television series of the same name. Beautifully told, this is a charming, timeless tale of love and faith that will appeal to romance readers of all ages." (Amazon.com review)

One of the greatest books of all time!

What did you love best about Christy?

I have read this book about 4 times since I was a teenager. Now I'm in my fifties and I love it just as much as the first time I read it. Listening to the story is even better. You feel as if you are really there with Christy as she lived that time in her life. It is a very compassionate and loving story revealing the way of life in the appalachian mountains in the early 1900's. It is a very enjoyable and spiritual Christian story that takes you through many emotions as felt by Christy and the other individuals she meets in the story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I love Christy for her youthfulness, excitement, vision, eagerness, vitality, innocence, and bravery.

Have you listened to any of Kellie Martin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Kellie Martin's narration of this book is terrific! I remember her when she played Christy on television and she played the role very believably. Her voice was very clear and it was very easy to follow the story and to distinguish the difference in each character. She was able to create the emotions felt by each character.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

When you read this book you experience various emotions, including: love, hate, disgust, admiration, compassion, etc. It is very difficult to put the book down and I was sad to have the story end. I wanted to go on and on finding out what else was happening to and around Christy.

Any additional comments?

I recommend this book to everyone! A one time read is not enough. It's an enjoyable story for teenagers through older adults.

Enchanting!

What did you love best about Christy?

I loved the characters. The narrator was perfect for the story. I laughed, had tears, it was great!

What about Kellie Martin’s performance did you like?

Her betrayal of all the characters was second to none! OUTSTANDING!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I enjoyed most all moments of the book.I loved how she interacted with the children, how she eventually fit in with the women and learned the mountain folk ways.

timeless

This is a timeless, encouraging story that I have always loved. I wondered about the reader since I am not a fan of hers but she did justice to the book, to the story and the characters. I was there, in the area with her, seeing the people, the landscape and beauty.

Love/Hate

I am in a love hate relationship with this book. I absolutely love the narration, and the story, and I love who Christy ends up with, but I absolutely hate how it ends! I desperately want to know more and of course there is no sequel!

A lovingly related story of a long list time!

The first time I read this book was as a teenager. It i was the best book that I had ever read up to that point, and 45 years latter it is still a book that I love and enjoy and can read again and again. The words transport me back in time. I can only imagine the Strength that Christy had, the trials and the tribulations of all associated with the little slice of history that she shares with us. This is a book that I tell everyone about especially my own children and grandchildren. None of them have taken to it the way I have, but with 15 grandchildren there is still hope!