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Cora's Story

By: Barbara Arnold Linkous
Narrated by: Brandi Elise
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Summary

Cora faces death, abandonment, bullying, family struggles, attempted rape, loss of a child, and finally, redemption.

Cora’s Story follows the adventurous life of Cora Crawford. Born in the early 1900s and raised on a small mountain in rural Eastern Tennessee, Cora shares the tale of her young life with the listener. This historical, inspirational coming-of-age fiction will entertain and encourage as Cora finds her way to a life filled with God’s grace.

An excerpt of Cora’s Story:

I listened as the family talked as they settled down for the night. I still lay on the bed, too frightened to relax and go to sleep. Just before dawn, I finally dozed.

The small table was not any match for his shove, and the door was opened before I could move. He was on top of me before I was fully awake. When he put his hand over my mouth, I bit him and pushed him to the floor. I had been sleeping with the butcher knife at my side, so I grabbed it as I stood up.

©2021 Barbara Arnold Linkous (P)2021 Barbara Arnold Linkous

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Such a heartfelt listen

I recently listened to the story of the 'blue people' in the mountains as part of book club read and before that I didnt really know anything about this area of America so I was eager to listen to this story. This was fascinating and really heart felt. I just had to keep listening to it. Cora's story is so heartwarming how positive she still is despite everything. I thought the narration really added so much to the story and I really felt it was Cora's voice. I liked the little bits which give a break ie the singing and the recipes (which I have bookmarked).
I suppose I keep forgetting how recent this whole history is and this was such a useful reminder.

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Brilliant

Wow we were taken in right from the start this is amazing and so down to earth Cora has been through the mill in her lifetime getting nearly raped this is a must listening to.

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Superb.

I have read Dolly Parton and Lorretta Lynns life story and enjoyed them, I kinad expected this to be similar and Cora's Story did not disappoint. Her father dead, abandoned by her mother Cora is brought up by her grand parents. It's a hard life as she discovers that everything in life just isn't fair. A very addictive and hard to put down book as you need to know what is going to happen next. Highly recommended listen and worth far more that it's 5 stars we are allowed. Brandi Elise's narration is superb, she has just the right voice for this kind of story. **********
I was kindly given a copy of the book by the author and leave this honest review.

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