Scotton’s finely wrought characters, perfectly paced plot, and keen sense of place make The Secret Wisdom of the Earth resonate with the reader long after the book has been finished.” -Catherine Weller, Weller Book Works, Salt Lake City, UT Poverty, a mountaintop removal operation, and desperation are tearing their town and the land around it apart. While Kevin’s grandfather is just the person and the wild hollows surrounding their little town just the place to help him mend, Kevin finds that Medger and its citizens are in need of healing as well. Their return to the Appalachian coal town in which their family is deeply rooted is intended to heal them both. “Struggling to recover from the trauma of his baby brother’s tragic death, Kevin and his broken mother relocate to Medger, Kentucky, for the summer. #1 Pick: The Secret Wisdom of the Earth: A Novel, by Chris Scotton The January 2015 Indie Next List Great Reads
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