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Velva Jean Learns to Drive

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Velva Jean Learns to Drive

Written by: Jennifer Niven
Narrated by: Jenna Lamia
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 Set in Appalachia in the years before World War II, Velva Jean Learns to Drive is a poignant story of a spirited young girl growing up in the gold-mining and moonshining South. Before she dies, Velva Jean's mother urges her to "live out there in the great wide world".

Velva Jean dreams of becoming a big-time singer in Nashville until 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.

©2009 Jenniver Niven (P)2009 Penguin Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Dream

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"It's a touching read, funny and wise, like a crazy blend of Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, a less morose Flannery O'Connor and maybe a shot of Hank Williams." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Great book to listen to or read.

Such a heart felt book. Will be listening to this book again. A great book for anyone that likes to feel.

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