A Long Way from Rough Creek
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About this item
Ruth Parsons grew up along Rough Creek in an isolated region of the Appalachian Mountains in the 1940s and 1950s. Nestled in rolling green hills, her world was defined by material poverty and rich ties to family and the land. But her opportunities were limited, as if they were hemmed in by the mountains. While recognizing the ways she was shaped by the land, the people, and the language of that place, she always had her eyes set on exploring what was beyond those hills.
For Parsons, education was the way out. Investing herself in her profession of social work provided opportunities for unexpected adventures, from working in inner-city Denver and on a reservation in Arizona to earning a PhD and teaching in three countries. Perhaps the greatest adventure, however, was sailing the Caribbean with her husband, where she ended up falling in love with island life and a new form of music. Throughout, she found the joy of living without fear, exploring the unknown, taking risks, and being open to what’s present and what’s to come next. The author encourages readers to “bite off those daunting challenges and see if you can chew them. If you cannot, get up and try it again.”
ASIN: B0D2Q791PR
VSKU: DBV.B0D2Q791PR.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Parsons, Ruth
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
ASIN: B0D2Q791PR
VSKU: DBV.B0D2Q791PR.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Parsons, Ruth
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
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