Carol F. (cactusflowerwomen) reviewed on 9/11/2020 + 628 more book reviews

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Have always wondered how a "hillbilly" upbringing would affect the character of the people. This was a sympathetic, yet realistic look at the damages done by the alcoholism, drug use and physical and psychological abuse. And it helps you understand why these adults are always in a fight vs flight situation, and how this can affect their upward mobility. Many correlations to poor people of color's upbringing and the ravages of poverty. A must read for everyone, especially today. I just watched the movie directed by Ron Howard and incredible cast and movie, maybe better than the book. Glenn Close, Amy Adams, Award winning performances/ I see some Oscar wins coming up!!

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