Margery\, a smart-talking\, self-sufficien t woman who&rsquo\;s never asked a man&rsquo\;s permission for anything le ads four other singular women. Together they become known as the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky.
\nWhat happens to them&ndash\;and to the me n they love&ndash\;becomes an unforgettable drama of loyalty\, justice\, h umanity\, and passion. These heroic women refuse to be cowed by men or by convention. And though they face all kinds of dangers in a landscape that is at times breathtakingly beautiful\, at others brutal\, they&rsquo\;re c ommitted to their job: bringing books to people who have never had any\, a rming them with facts that will change their lives.
\nBased on a tru e story of library service rooted in America&rsquo\;s past\, "The Giver of Stars" is unparalleled in its scope and epic in its storytelling. Funny\, heartbreaking\, enthralling\, it is destined to become a modern classic&n dash\;a richly rewarding novel of women&rsquo\;s friendship\, of true love \, and of what happens when we reach beyond our grasp for the great beyond . (excerpted from the goodreads.com description) \;
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