Velva Jean Learns to Drive - Book 1 in the Velva Jean Series | Historical Fiction Novel | Perfect for Book Clubs & Reading Enthusiasts

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Velva Jean Learns to Drive - Book 1 in the Velva Jean Series | Historical Fiction Novel | Perfect for Book Clubs & Reading Enthusiasts

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The New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places—soon to be a Netflix film starring Elle Fanning—presents a coming-of-age debut about ill-fated love during the Great Depression—and what it means to be a woman with ambition.Velva Jean’s mother urged her to “live out there in the great wide world,” and growing up in Appalachia in the years before World War II, Velva Jean dreams of becoming a big-time singer in Nashville. Then she falls in love with Harley Bright, a handsome juvenile delinquent turned revival preacher. As their tumultuous love story unfolds, Velva Jean must choose between keeping her hard-won home and pursuing her dream of singing in the Grand Ole Opry. Like All the Bright Places, hailed as a “charming love story about [an] unlikely and endearing pair” (New York Times Book Review), Jennifer Niven’s debut novel is a big-hearted story about the struggle to find happiness.

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Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven paints a rich portrait of life in rural Appalachia during the 30's and 40's and proves that smarts have absolutely nothing to do with education.Velva Jean is young and poor and determined to make something of her self. She's brave, she's fearless, and she doesn't take no for an answer. This is a southern novel in its most optimistic form and a fun, yet poignant read. I especially enjoyed the truths woven in with the fiction regarding the role of evangelical preachers and creation of the Appalachian Trail just prior to WWII.I don't think I'm giving anything away when I tell you she does learn to drive by story's end and her trip down the mountain is just the first of many adventures for Velva Jean. I cannot wait to see what awaits her as she comes into her own and explores the bigger world.I highly recommend this book (and its sequels) for anyone who enjoys well written prose, engaging story lines, and relatable characters. Thank goodness for people like Velva Jean who teach us to pursue our dreams wherever they may take us!

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