... a quietly moving, powerful memoir in which Chambers shares her family’s story while praising the fortitude, intelligence and strength of Appalachian women.

In this engaging memoir, Cassie Chambers honors her eastern Kentucky mountain roots.

... powerful.

In this poignant, fascinating, and heartwarming memoir, Chambers pays tribute to her granny, mother, and aunt, the 'Hill Women' whose strength and passion propelled Chambers to earn two Ivy League degrees.

The stories are well written and easy to digest in small or larger increments. The storytelling jumps around a fair bit chronologically, which is occasionally confusing. Dating the chapters might help.

The various narrative strands come together as Chambers returns home to provide legal aid to those who can’t afford it. She relates the stories of women battling poverty, domestic violence, drug habits, and other ills that run rampant throughout the region. Ultimately, it was home in Kentucky that she found her purpose, identity, and voice.