Books like Leaving Gee's Bend by Irene Latham
In 1932 Alabama, Ludelphia Bennett's keen knitting needles grow restless as Mama's sudden labor threatens her life. With medicine only found miles beyond Gee's Bend, Ludelphia mustered courage to leave her tight-knit quilting community and confront the unfamiliar world. Her adventurous trek challenges her skills, strength, and the bonds that tie her family and neighbors together, creating a memorable tale of bravery and self‑reliance in a humble Southern setting.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Irene Latham
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