Mountain Homecoming

A couple weeks ago I read Mountain Homecoming by Sandra Robbins.  It was a really good read. 

The story centers around Cades Cove.  It's a poor mountain community filled with people who love their land and care for each other.  As the children grow up and get married they find themselves facing the same financial dilemma's that plague everyone in the Cove; many leave so they can provide for their family.

The story begins with Rani telling another friend, this time her best friend, goodbye.  Josie, her husband and child have become the latest victims to leave the Cove in hopes of not just surviving, but thriving.  Little did Rani know her sad day was about to turn around when someone actually moves back to the Cove.

Matthew Jackson returns to the Cove after being gone for 20 years.  Even being outside the Cove life hasn't been easy for him.  He's the son of an abusive alcoholic.  His dad was gunned down in self defense after a night of drinking and gambling.  Matthew along with his mom and little brother moved from the Cove shortly after the murder when his mom found a job.  Much to soon both his mom and brother passed away.  After a long journey that left him broken and ashamed, Matthew was finally able to purchase his childhood home in the Cove.  For the most part he was greeted with open arms, but there were those who remember Luke Jackson, his abusive father.

Mountain Homecoming is a great book that will leave you with a better understanding of unconditional love and the foolishness of blame.

This book was given to me to read by NetGalley.