Jojo Moyes is back with a captivating new novel, 'The Giver of Stars', a story of courage, friendship and love in the heart of the Appalachians.The story takes place in the 1930s, where Alice, a young woman from England, travels to Kentucky to become part of 'The Pack Horse Library Project'. Her mission: to bring books and culture to isolated farming families in the rugged mountain areas.Together with other strong women who are all as passionate about the power of literature, Alice combats the insurmountable obstacles in the terrain and in society. They face prejudice, injustice and a fight to be heard.'The Giver of Stars' is a moving tale of building a bridge between different worlds and of women's ability to create change in a society in upheaval. Jojo Moyes has created a gripping portrait of strong women who find strength in each other and in the power of literature.
