The Heart of the Hills

The Heart of the Hills
Author: John Fox
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages: 438
Release: 1996-11-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780813108827

Young Jason Hawn struggles to identify with his father Arch while watching the man work with industrialists and capitalists to take advantage of natural resources in the Kentucky hills.

The Heart of the Hills

The Heart of the Hills
Author: Jr. John Fox
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2024-09-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Heart of the Hills, by John Fox Jr., is a captivating tale set in the rugged mountains of Kentucky, exploring the struggles of a young boy, Jason Hawn, as he comes of age amidst the social and political upheaval of his time. Jason is determined to break free from the poverty and ignorance of his community and rise above his circumstances. His journey is interwoven with the life of Mavis Hawn, a girl from his hometown, whose own path is fraught with challenges and choices that test her strength and resolve. Fox’s narrative vividly captures the raw beauty of the Appalachian landscape and the complexities of its people, who are caught between the forces of progress and tradition. As Jason seeks education and personal growth, he encounters the harsh realities of class struggle, family loyalty, and the quest for a better life. The conflicts he faces are universal, reflecting the timeless human desire for self-improvement and justice. The Heart of the Hills is celebrated for its rich portrayal of Appalachian culture and its deep exploration of themes such as social mobility, loyalty, and the power of education. John Fox Jr.’s storytelling blends adventure, romance, and social commentary, making this novel a compelling read for those who appreciate both historical and regional fiction. Readers are drawn to The Heart of the Hills for its evocative depiction of the Kentucky mountains and its inspiring narrative of perseverance and hope. This book is a must-read for fans of stories that celebrate the strength of the human spirit. Owning a copy of The Heart of the Hills is like holding a piece of American heritage, capturing the essence of a time and place where courage and determination defined one’s destiny.

The Heart of the Hills; A novel

The Heart of the Hills; A novel
Author: Jr. John Fox
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2023-09-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3387039638

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

The Heart Of The Hills

The Heart Of The Hills
Author: John Fox Jr.
Publisher: The Floating Press
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1775560627

Throughout his entire career, American novelist John Fox Jr. was dedicated to documenting the complexities of the culture in his native South. However, in his later works, Fox Jr. began to take a broader view, including some of the external influences that helped to shape Southern life, as elements of his fiction. In The Heart of the Hills, the final volume of Fox Jr.'s acclaimed Mountain Trilogy (following The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come and The Trail of the Lonesome Pine), Fox Jr. explores the way that outside players exploited the impoverished people of the South and the region's abundant natural resources for their own selfish gain.

The Heart of the Hills

The Heart of the Hills
Author: John Fox (Jr.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 430
Release: 1913
Genre: Kentucky
ISBN:

The mountain folk are concerned about preserving their land while those in the towns after the Civil War aim toward progress at any cost.

Yesterday in the Hills

Yesterday in the Hills
Author: Floyd C. Watkins
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2000-03-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780820321936

Yesterday in the Hills recalls life in North Georgia from the 1890s until World War II and records vanished and vanishing folkways of the region. Here is folklore at its best--seen from the inside and mediated though the heart. Yesterday in the Hills is built upon the bedrock of experience and memory, but its sharply drawn characters and beautifully proportioned narrative transcend reminiscence and realistically depict hill country life as it once was.

Light of My Heart (Silver Hills Trilogy Book #1)

Light of My Heart (Silver Hills Trilogy Book #1)
Author: Ginny Aiken
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2004-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1441239316

Dr. Letitia Morgan comes to Hartville, Colorado, in the late 1800s to follow her God-given calling to heal. Soon she becomes Hartville's ministering angel, reaching out to the children of the town drunk, and skillfully touching all who need her. But not everyone warms to the lovely new physician and Letty ruffles plenty of feathers when she takes on Hartville's thriving brothels. As she rescues first one then another young girl forced into the sordid trade, Letty becomes the target of some of the town's most powerful people. Eric Wagner, Hartville's newspaper editor, finds he got much more than he bargained for when he brought this female doctor to town. As Letty stirs more controversy with each passing day, he wonders if he can save the noble-minded doctor from herself. This is heart-warming and engaging fiction at its best, straight from the pen of a skilled storyteller.

Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism

Key Concepts in the Practice of Sufism
Author: Fethullah Gülen
Publisher: Tughra Books
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2004
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781932099232

The origin of Sufism -- Self criticism; Reflection; Privacy and seclusion; Heart; Hope or expectation; Asceticism. People follow the Sufi path when they sense that Islam has a deeper dimension. The resulting self-purification leads to this inner dimension of Islamic rituals, a deeper understanding of the Divine acts, and a greater knowledge and love of Him. After this, God draws the novice to Himself. With the help of a spiritual guide, the novice begins the life-long journey back to God. This continual process of spiritual development along a path of the innate human poverty, helplessness, and powerlessness before God is undertaken in the knowledge that everything comes from God. Each novice does what is necessary to grow spiritually, and God bestows the appropriate blessings and stations. "The highest aim of creation and its most sublime result is belief in God. The most exalted rank of humanity is knowledge of God. The most radiant happiness and sweetest bounty for jinn and humanity is love of God contained within the knowledge of God; the purest joy for the human spirit and the purest delight for the human heart is spiritual ecstasy contained within the love of God. Indeed, all true happiness, pure joy, sweet bounties, and unclouded pleasure are contained within the knowledge and love of God." And Sufism is the school where people can realise the highest aim of creation.

Nine Hills to Nambonkaha

Nine Hills to Nambonkaha
Author: Sarah Erdman
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2013-07-16
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1466850051

A portrait of a resilient African village, ruled until recently by magic and tradition, now facing modern problems and responding, often triumphantly, to change When Sarah Erdman, a Peace Corps volunteer, arrived in Nambonkaha, she became the first Caucasian to venture there since the French colonialists. But even though she was thousands of miles away from the United States, completely on her own in this tiny village in the West African nation of Côte d'Ivoire, she did not feel like a stranger for long. As her vivid narrative unfolds, Erdman draws us into the changing world of the village that became her home. Here is a place where electricity is expected but never arrives, where sorcerers still conjure magic, where the tok-tok sound of women grinding corn with pestles rings out in the mornings like church bells. Rare rains provoke bathing in the streets and the most coveted fashion trend is fabric with illustrations of Western cell phones. Yet Nambonkaha is also a place where AIDS threatens and poverty is constant, where women suffer the indignities of patriarchal customs, where children work like adults while still managing to dream. Lyrical and topical, Erdman's beautiful debut captures the astonishing spirit of an unforgettable community.

The Heart of Everything That Is

The Heart of Everything That Is
Author: Bob Drury
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2013
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1451654685

Draws on Red Cloud's autobiography, which was lost for nearly a hundred years, to present the story of the great Oglala Sioux chief who was the only Plains Indian to defeat the United States Army in a war.