Daughter of the Hills

Download or read book Daughter of the Hills written by Myra Page and published by Feminist Press at CUNY. This book was released on 1986 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel offers a powerful account of family life and labor conflicts, told through the eyes of a tough, resilient Appalachian woman who is, according to Richard Wright, "one of the most impressive proletarian characters in our literature." Daughter of the Hills exposes the economic conditions of the working class and the scarcity of opportunities for working-class women, but also tells the story of a loving marriage that endures despite severe hardships.