Mothering On Perilous

Mothering on Perilous

by Lucy S. Furman

Cecelia Loring, a young woman grieving the loss of her mother, seeks solace and purpose in the Kentucky mountains. She finds work at a school, becoming a housemother to a group of energetic boys struggling with homesickness. As she helps them adjust to their new surroundings, she also confronts her own emotional wounds and the challenges of caring for children in a harsh and isolated environment. The story explores themes of grief, resilience, and the power of human connection in the face of hardship.

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