Mountain Path 23
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- Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024
- In this video series we are reading a book about Appalachia and talking about the things that prick our minds as a way to celebrate Appalachia. The book title: Mountain Path by Harriet Simpson Arnow. It's a fantastic book!
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I so enjoyed this story, thank you Tipper for making us feel like we were right there in each chapter. I sure hated the ending, but kind of felt like that was how it would be. I am excited to see what the next book will be.
Glad you enjoyed it 😀
Such a wonderful book with such a sad ending. We always hope for a happy ending, but life as in books does not always happen that way. I looked to see if Arnow continued Louisa’s character into another book but I didn’t find that she had. My family has that pride you speak of. It certainly builds self-sufficiency and is often seen as just stubbornness by others, but it has served us well. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story full of wonderful characters. My favorites were Corey and Ry. I look forward to your next choice. ❤️
They were my favorites too 😀
I am weeping like a baby. When somebody you love dies, part of you dies. That's what Louisa felt. The book was beautifully written. Thank you Tipper.
So glad you enjoyed it Margaret 😀
Yes I loved the people and I feel like a loved one has died
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The reading of the book caused me to slow down & enjoy life on the farm. I feed the deer & wild turkeys. I lost one of the young twin does yesterday. Got hit by a car. Saw them playing in the snow by the feeder last week. Life is yet but a vapor and appreciation all memories you remind me of the blessings the Lord gives us in these hills & hollars. Play that music Brasstown girl.
I want to tell you something amazing Tipper. I have a wonderful granddaughter who has Autism. She takes little interest in anything except her Ipad. BUT when she hears me listening to your reading, she likes it so much that when your reading ends, she ask to hear another story! So I started your chapters over so she can hear you reading. I was so surprised and proud that she took an interest and wanted to hear more! Thank you so much for doing this, it means more than I can express 🥰
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Oh that is wonderful! Thank you for letting me know. I hope she enjoys the next book too 😀
I'm sad for Louisa and sad this book ended, but thrilled to know you will start another one! I enjoy your reading!
I enjoyed your reading,sorry it ended so sad ,looking forward to a new book ♥️
I’ve liked Arnow’s writing and I’ve looked forward to Fridays every week for 23 weeks!
What an insightful teacher Louisa must have gone on to become. This was a rough learning experience for her, but we all have that in our past, and sometimes even in our future.
The characters have invaded our imaginations. The saddest part for me was that Corrie told the children to never ask her anything about Chris. We can’t erase these things. It’s in the retelling that we are allowed some comfort, in my opinion.
Thank you, Tipper.
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Oh!😭That ending is what I expected, yet the author's words made it even more heart-wrenching than I'd anticipated. It's funny how even fictional stories find a crevice in our hearts that we carry with us for many years, if not forever. The way Lee Buck described his last moments was not only sad, but also terrifying. It makes me hurt even more for those that leave this world without ever admitting that they have a Creator, and that He has standards we can NEVER meet, without His Son. What a dark, lonely, and horrific future that is. Thank you, and I'm sure ready for another one, though I will shamelessly beg you to choose one with a happier conclusion.♥️👍🏼
Thank you for reading to us. I’m reminded of old photographs of my mountain state ancestors who appeared so thin and gaunt looking. Such hard lives they must of had. Let’s be grateful that we have it so much easier. Death and sadness comes to us all but there is joy to be had if we choose it.
Such a beautiful, sad, complicated story. Thank you for sharing this, I sure have enjoyed your reading and commentary on it. Your love of the Appalachian culture is infectious! I look forward to what you have in store for the next book.
So sad, I was hoping it wouldn’t be this ending but to me this story is a life lesson for the reader that has to have tragedy to teach us- make us think deeply. Thanks again for reading to us
Tipper- I also see Louisa going on with her life in a more mature way. 🥰
Despite breaking down & buying the book, your reading of it has been one of the most looked forward to things for me on Fridays. Even knowing the ending, nothing prepared me for hearing it read in your voice. My tears just flowed for this beautiful & sad story. Thanks for introducing me to these characters & this author, but most of all, thank you for bringing this book alive with your reading. Can't wait to see what your next selection will be!
My heart hurts!!! I was hoping Louiza and Chris would end up together. Thank you, Tipper, for sharing this story with us. I sure hope you find another story to read. It gave me something to look forward to. God bless this family.
I should have listened to you before I left a comment. I’m very excited about you finding another story to read to us. I look forward to hearing what it will be about. I love you and your family, Tipper!
The part of Pete crying, because Chris's hunting dog, froze to death waiting on Chris. Oh my gracious! I got tore up, big ole tears ran down my face. We have had hunting dogs ( coon dogs, bird dogs, rabbit dogs) as I grew up and we have dogs now. But there is a special bond that good hunting dogs have with their (people) I say instead of calling them their owners. I could just picture it, (and I cried). I felt so bad for Chris just wanting out of that cave to the light. Thanks Ms Tipper for taking your time to share this story that I never would have read or heard any other way. You are blessing and I believe that this is a wonderful talent/gift given to you by THE HOLY SPIRIT. Keep up the great work and let HIS LIGHT continue to shine through you.
Of course I’m disappointed Chris passed away but the part that broke my heart the most was seeing the children walk away at the end of the day in the cold rain. You know their little hearts were broken and they wanted her to stay as much as she wanted to stay with them. It’s hard to learn these life lessons, especially as a child. I think all of these children has already learned so much and experienced so much hardship that they are better equipped to handle such things. Thanks for the wonderful journey you took us on Tipper. Can’t wait to hear the next book. I’ve got my fingers crossed that it’ll have a happy ending. 😊
Oh my…
So much to think about. Death of a loved one is so painful that you think you’ll never feel happy again.
Their memories will wash over the wound and bring healing a little at a time.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful book.
Thank you Tipper for reading this . The author leaves me with wanting to know more about Lousias journey in life. Where she goes next, what she experiences . Does she find someone else to want to spend her life with? The author makes all the characters so real, and you want the story to continue.
Thank you so much for this gift! It spoke so deeply to my heart. May peace and love fill your life.
Glad you enjoyed the book 😀
Loved the book and looked forward to each and every chapter. So happy you'll be continuing the Friday readings. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for continuing to read to us. My brother and I listen each Friday. He is 65 and I am 67. Thank you
Love that-thank you both 😀
Louisa sure has a lot ahead of her and a lot behind her. She’s a changed woman. They touched her heart and will always be there no matter what she does in her future.
My chest tightened with children's goodbyes, then lightened as Louisa seemed to be going to stay, then knew the ending was a very sorrowful one with sight of Corie and her iron. I didn't cry but such tense feelings that built as you read on, seeing the pages ending, stronger tenseness...the cold water, the new iron for a weight, the dog freezing, Corie's grief, Louisa's pain and mourning in all things! What a marvelous author and wonderful narration each and every week! Enjoyed immensely! Thank you, Tipper!!! I know you will select another wonderful 📚!
Hey Tipper, thanx for the readings. Back in the mountains of West Virginia some of the older folks would say things like "This is our lot in life." Heard that from the beginning of the book. When you were explaining that certain type of pride, I thought of a song lyrics by Charlie Daniels "I don't want nothin from nobody if I can't get it on my own." Hope the next book has a better ending. A book like that would kinda balance things. Peace from Florida.
I didn't want that ending, but often in life, there are sad times. I so enjoy your reading and look forward to the next book. Thank you, Tipper!!! God BLESS. Jean
I had to stop crying before I could comment. Thank you Tipper for such a wonderful story! I turn 56 this weekend and I remember an Elementary school teacher that read the Little House on the Prairie series. Even the most rambunctious boys would sit and listen. You could hear a pin drop in class. I'm looking forward to next Friday and what adventure we will go on! Thank you Tipper!!!
I can't believe that tears welled up in my eyes when I realized that Corie was ironing Chris' good clothes for his funeral. What a crushing blow. It was a very engrossing story, and your reading had a lot to do with that. Thank you.
Wow. I agree with you...now Louisa is forced into a maturity and coming endurance as she wades through her grief until her memories can turn into treasure. I like what you said about the children...there was a sense of pride that would not allow them to outwardly show emotion. They had already learned from their life experience that some things just had to be accepted.
I'd like to think that Louisa kept her love of Chris as a very bright spot in her memory. They were, after all, truly in love....at least she had that to think on if she allowed herself to.
Mountain Path was such a deep and insightful story....well written and very well read. Thank you for sharing it !
Thank you for reading. Wondering how long this space of emptiness will hang on. I get so wrapped up in books especially if they mirror some of my own life as this one has. I try not to dwell on the sorrows but it's hard sometimes. What I feel now isn't for Louisa and Chris but it has opened that hole in my heart again. I will try not to stare into it for too long before I gently shut that door once more. Thanks again, Tipper. God bless.
So much enjoyed the book, your reading and conjectural. A sad ending, but the reality of a rough life
Thank you, Tipper! Thank you for sharing your love of your Appalachian life and history. Thank you for your love of good book's, you are the perfect one to read these stories that keep us spellbound! I hope this becomes a tradition between you and your loyal RUclips fans who love you and your family so!💗
What a book... but my heart hurts. 😪
Thank you, dear girl. AND, looking forward to more of your Friday special reading time.
The iron made a sizzling sound .Tears dropping down from mournful eyes . Thank you dear Tipper ,
I am one of the Appalachian people that never left. I moved away several times just to come back home in Haywood County, NC.
I love it so here in the mountains of NC.
So sad, but not an unexpected ending. I am looking forward to your next reading! You have carried me through some hard times. Thank you!
Tipper, Thank you for reading this to us. It has been really enjoyable.
It reminds me of something my momma used to say, "As you walk thru life, wherever you are and whoever you meet remember you don't know what they've had to live thru so treat them kindly".
Very wise saying from your momma Ron 😀
😓Sad ending, but so true Appalachia. I say that as a good thing, It shows how things will go on even in our saddest times. The hardest part about coming from a large family is seeing our love ones go before us. When I sat as a child listening to the adults talk around the supper table, I can remember my uncle telling his baby sister as predicting the future... "Sister I feel for you, because you are the one that will get to see us all die." I thought how horrible, as she joked about how she could pass the next day. Such truer words were never spoken. But I also know how blessed we have been when everyone in our family has pretty much passed in order. Kinda scary now that we are almost to our generation though---lol
I think about this, too. Someone will be the last to pass away. My husband is one of seven. The four oldest have gone to God. The remaining are all in their 7th decade.
Thanks Mrs. Tipper
Louisa has had the ultimate learning experience, she felt happiness, love and loss and even a little hate. Very tragic.
Oh I so enjoyed this book! Tipper you read beautifully and I especially enjoy your take on each chapter. Thank you so much
You are so welcome!
Oh! How sad!! What an ending! Certainly not the one I wanted! Thank you, Tipper! I wonder if she will return to these people one day? She won’t forget. I understand the kind of pride you describe, it is a part of me, thank you for understanding and describing it! I hope you are planning to read another book for us! Please do! Thank you!!
Oh, how I didn't want this to end this way. but....that's the mark of a great book! You want it to go on forever. Thank you for sharing this great work of literature. The book is full of practical knowledge, great drama, insightful to a way of life previously unknown. God bless you and yours❤🙏🙏❤
First and foremost, Tipper, thank you for being such a fine reader. Your reading of Mountain Path was at least as enjoyable as the story itself, and at times considerably more so. Like you, I'm disappointed that the story did not end on a positive note. There was so much adversity to resolve and overcome within that isolated community, and it's disappointing that it remains virtually unchanged. The spirit of John Steinbeck certainly came alive in the final chapter -- unfortunately. Looking forward to being read to next Friday.
Aww, so sad. I have listened to this story over the last week while I wrap gifts and cook. I have my Bluetooth speaker so I can hear it in other rooms. You are such a good storyteller. Now I’m on to another story 😊
A great reading Tipper. Thank you for sharing that book with us. Sad ending, but there were a lot of sad endings among the Appalachian folk. In some places there still are sad times.
Thank you again.
Agreed. That's a special thing, being read to. Thank you so much.
What a sad ending! Thank you for reading to us, all. I can't wait for the next one.
Topper, I am avid reader and always enjoyed reading to my children, grandchildren or anyone who wanted me to read to them. Being read to had been the most enjoyable and relaxing pastime. I am thrilled that you are going to continue to do this. I usually listen on Saturday night when I first get into bed. I always sleep well after your reading. Thank you so much!
Wonderful!
I am nearly in tears. The readings have been terrific so I will be anxious for next Friday to come. One of the commercials that came on my u tube before u started was a commercial for WV. Take me home country roads to the place I belong.
Thank u with all my heart for the ways u have helped us celebrate r heritage.
Tipper, thank you. Thank you so much for the wonderful reading and the lovely sweet memories it has stirred in my heart. The book was amazing. And took me way back to my home and memories of growing up in Kentucky
I really enjoyed Mountain Path. Thank you Tipper for reading it to us. What a treat!
Thank you so much for reading to us this wonderful sorry. Sad ending...but it’s not always a happy ending in life. This time you gave us reminded me so much of the times my grandma and mother would read to us different books, “ The Boxcar Children, Bird life in Wingington, Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, and all theGene Stratton Porter, novels”. Warm memories of anxiously waiting for our nite time story came flooding back each time you read. Thank you so much and am waiting to see what next Friday brings!👍❤️
What a great story. Thank you for the time to share with us.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for your Friday readings. The last chapter was beautifully written, but so heart wrenching. I had imagined that Chris and Louisa would fall in love and she would stay and live her life out among the people she had grown to love. The ending actually brought me to tears.
I'm looking forward to next Friday and finding out your new choice.
Dear Tipper, listening to your reading of this last chapter has made me feel sad but I was not surprised at how this story has ended.But mostly I’m so grateful to you for taking this time to read to us each week .I have looked forward to “ sitting a spell and visiting “ with you 😊 Thank you and bless you.
I will look forward to whatever you choose to share with your friends from away 🙏
I just got time to listen to this and the ache in my heart is deep, how truly sad, to lose the one she loves. I will never forget this story Tipper and the characters will always speak in your voice. Thank you for many nights of true literary enjoyment. Oh wonderful I cant wait to hear you read another as soon as ya can 👍👍💯❤️ I loved this!!
Lots of people so grateful you shared this story with your viewers - especially me! Thank you so much Ms Tipper!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for sharing this story with us....the part that truly got me was his dog laying down and freezing to death waiting for his master to come back......my husband and I have truly enjoyed this story and hope you will read a new one soon.
I'm so glad you're going to read us another book. I have really enjoyed your reading, even though the ending was very sad & not what we'd hoped for. But, those happenings are part of our lives. Thanks, Tipper. Blessings to you & your family always!
Tk u for reading to us. I look forward to ur reading each Friday!
Such a wonderful book being wonderfully read by you Tipper.
So sad about Chris. Louisa loved him and was stricken about his death.
Such a suspenseful story.
I hope that you will read another book to us.
Thank you, Tipper. Very glad you be back with another book next week. Wouldn't hurt my feelings if it was one with a happier ending. I really enjoyed this whole reading.
So sad- thank you Tipper for reading this to us! It is something I look forward to on Fridays after work- I'm so happy you are going to continue with another book that🌻
What a wonderful story, sad but wonderful. Thank you very much for your reading.
Keep up the Good work.. Mountain culture is a Lost Virtue..I was never blessed to be raised in the mountains but now live in SW Virginia.. My Mom was from Murphy NC so I had that influence in my life..❤️
You know, I appreciate it ending without having to wrap it up in a neat little bow. That's how life goes sometimes. If I were Louisa, I'd be relieved to be able to get some physical distance between herself and the tragedy. It started off with her being wary of this murderer on the loose, to legitimately growing feelings for him, to this. The part that struck a chord with me was the last day of school. I remember that feeling of missing a teacher before you have to go. It's especially sad because who knows if and when the younger ones got another teacher. At any rate, I'd like to think the experience made Louisa more humble and grateful. Whew, hopefully the next book will be a little more upbeat! Whatever you choose, I'm looking forward to it. Thanks so much for bringing me this story, Tipper.
Thank you Tipper for sharing that wonderful story with all of us. I was greatly moved by it.
Thank you. I am so glad you will continue with the readings.
This book was wonderfully written. The ending was so sad! The language was so vivid and bright, you could almost see the scenes before you. When Corey and Lee Buck were touching her trying to soothe her babbling really got to me! I found this reading months after ...but I am glad I found it. Following Dorie's story now. Thank you very much, Tipper.
So glad you enjoyed the book 😀
Thank you very much. And it’s great to hear you’ll continue the readings.
Thank you Tipper love to listen to the stories of Appalachia.
Thank you so much for reading the story with the true accent of your voice, and reading the words as written with the Appalachian way they are/were spoken. I pray you enjoy all the blessings our Lord has given you and your family. Thank you also for sharing the excitement of your life. God bless you in Jesus's name!!
Thank you for a wonderful story. Part of me feels like I belong in Appalachia.
Thank you, Tipper, for reading Mountain Path to us. I wondered about the author Harriet Simpson, how she would know in great detail the way life was in the hollows of Kentucky. I did a search for her background and found that she based the book on her own experiences of teaching and that her middle name is Louisa! I am looking forward to next Friday already! 💜
Very sad ending.But not totally surprising.ibe so enjoyed these reading.help pass cold winter evenings.loved your calm voice taking us to Appalachia and learning of the people and Thier ways.Thank you,Tipper,it was a learning experience.Love books ♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏
You reading this book made hand tilling my new garden much more bearable and even enjoyable. Another great book in my opinion!💞
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Now that "Mountain Path" is over, I plan to go back and listen to the chapters I missed before I found your channel. I'm already looking forward to the next book you select, Tipper.
So beautifully written, and such a sad ending. Thank you very much, Tipper. Hugs
Thank you. I was sad at the ending. Please keep reading to us.
I enjoyed your reading & commentary so much. This was an unhappy ending, but I agree with you that a good author makes the reader feel all sorts of feelings. I look forward to hearing your next selection. Thank you.
Tipper I wanted Chris to live 😪. Thank you for reading mountain path can't wait for the next book .
I just began listening to you read and it was this last chapter I was captured by and couldn't stop listening. It was profound and painted a picture through and through of the people. Actually that is what makes a book of value - it connected me to them in this short time of listening. Thank you so much for your beautiful reading and the care you have of the people represented - you do love Appalachia!
I have enjoyed this, from beginning to end! I knew chris had died ,when she was ironing his good clothes....I know if chris had lived ,she would have stayed and married him , she was smitten with him from the moment they met ....I pictured the farm warm and sunny, with the fruit trees blooming and the wild iris in bloom , the rebirth of nature in the spring....was a great book ! Look forward to the next book.....thanks tipper ! God bless....❤🙏
I’ve really enjoyed hearing you read to us! And I’m very pleased that your going to choose another book! It takes the sting out of the ending really lol
Also, I’m a 6th grade teacher and this book and chapter really resonates with me. I’m always so sad on the last day of school, I typically cry! Lol even though I look forward to break so much, there is something sad about the end of something. Thank you for sharing this wonderful novel!
Whoops! I see a typo 😝 you’re* lol
Such a good book with such a sad ending. But then again life does not always have happy endings. Arnow is a wonderful writer. I have looked at other books she wrote and my vote is Hunters Horn. But any book you choose will be good and we will love to hear it. Thank you so much for these readings. As for the pride in this last book you describe it reminds me of my Dad's ways. He was so independent and taught us to be also. He wouldn't accept help. He would rather do the best he could on his own. And if you did help him he would find a way to repay you. Pride l guess. But then he was on his own since he was 9 and never had help so I guess that was part of it. Have a great weekend with the family. God Bless yall.
Thank you for reading me this story. I truly enjoyed hearing you read it...
It was just the ending that broke this old saddle sore biker's heart. To me that story was real life. I've known families that hated each other so bad that it lead to murder. The families don't even remember what started the feud over a hundred year ago. But they still keep on hating each other because of their last name. Some small town are divided by the railroad tracks. Each family stays on their own side or there would be hell to pay for the one who dared cross the tracks. I've seen it teach little kids 4 and 5 years old how to hate someone they didn't even know just because of their last name... Hate always leads to murder in more ways than one. That's why Jesus said that we are to love our neighbor as much as we love ourselves.
Okay I'll shut up now some much more I could say about the many different avenues this story took me in my mind...
I'm so looking forward to next week. Thanks again for taking the time to read to us... Be blessed in Jesus name..... BBE..
Thank you Tipper!!! I've so enjoyed Friday nights listening to ya. Sad ending to an enlightening story about a little of Appalachia life. Looking forward to your next book choice. Also thank you for continuing to read to us!!!
Such a a wonderful book thank you and I look forward to the next one
That was great! I enjoyed the readings and very much look forward to another story. That's book resonated with me as my family roots go back to Kentucky and them hills. Thank you for the journey it was truly fabulous! Love and blessings to you.
I binge watched/listened to Mountain Path in about 3 days. It was such a good book. That author could really use description to make you feel like you were in the story. I loved it! Thanks for sharing! XOXO
Thank you mis Tipper I have enjoyed this book I have listened over an over I can't water for the next one
What a sad ending. I really enjoyed this. Thank you.x
Thanks for this read Tipper. I listened to it over a period of time I was laid up with the flu (happens about every 3 years with me). It's so valuable to have this to help pass that time by taking my mind off the discomfort. Great job 👍🇺🇸🤘
So glad you enjoyed it!
I really had my heart set on a happier ending with Chris recovering and continuing a life with teacher . I guess I am a hopeless romanticist . Thenk you for the reading .
Thank you for reading the book it was all so vivid, I agree the ending was not what I expected but life is often like that.
Such a Sad ending 😢..but like other people said, it is as real life for us many times. Thank You for reading this to Us ! Makes me Hope for ALL Louisa s, they will grow & learn from her experiences and find her happy ending somewhere.. we do grow from our experiences..
Such a sad ending 😢 It was so sad that. It seemed like a true story. Because life on this planet is sad😔Thank you Tipper, I certainly enjoyed your wonderful reading 🙏🏼God bless you and keep you in His loving care 🛐❤️🛐
I really really enjoyed this book even though it did have a very sad ending. So glad that you will be back next week with something I'm sure you will choose well. I read down through and disagreed with somebody that that was the way of things sometimes in Appalachia it's not just the way of things in Appalachia it's the way of things in other places too sometimes different grievances sometimes less violent sometimes the same I hate to say that
What a good book! I really enjoyed listening to you read. I really enjoyed the descriptions of the land and the weather; Like you, I love the snow. I’ll be looking for more of your videos and readings!
Thanks so much for the Friday readings!
Really have enjoyed your reading of this book. Look forward to seeing what's next.