Having read and enjoyed Catherine Marshall’s Christy, based on the adventures of her mother Leonora as a Smoky Mountain missionary, I was eager to seek out the truth behind the fiction. Barbara League has produced a true gem in so doing in Letters to Lori. In the real world “Cutter Gap,” the focus of the battles against ignorance and want shift from “Christy” and the Presbyterians to young Opal Corn.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Letters to Lori. It took me on a journey through the life of Opal Myers from the time she was a child and followed her as she grew up and became a teacher to those in need. As I read this book I felt like I was there experiencing her life right beside her. I learned of the struggles and heartaches she had to face but how those struggles turned her into a strong woman of faith who didn’t let trials get in her way.
“Letters to Lori was one of the best books I have ever read. Like most people, I came across this book while doing research after reading Christy. Opal is an inspiration to all and I will enjoy reading this book again and again!”
Stephanie C
One of my goals in writing Letters to Lori was to bring Opal to life for the reader, so that they too, could experience the gift of knowing her. Opal was truly a great blessing in my life and I will always cherish those memories. This Letters to Lori Review helped me realize I’d achieved my goal. Thank you, Keli.
Letters to Lori review by Marilyn Mitchem, a nationally recognized commentator on Catherine Marshall’s novel ‘Christy’ and my friend. Thank you, Marilyn, for your encouragement and support.