Reaching for the Impossible
Set in the Appalachian Mountains in 1911, this book tells the story of Kallie Mae Bertram, a girl who has spent her whole life dreaming of two things: getting an education and being with Quinn Spencer.
But there isn’t a school near her, and the Bertrams and Spencers have been at each other’s throats feuding for years. Their families’ hatred is deep, and it seems like there is no way for them to ever be together without causing more chaos.
Everything changes the day her mother died giving birth to Emmie. Her last words to Kallie Mae, still a child herself, was to take care of the baby.
The years since have been long and hard. Kallie Mae had to grow up instantly. She suddenly had to take care of a new baby, a toddler and all the cleaning and cooking. Kallie Mae could no longer get away for secret rendezvous with Quinn.
Then one day, everything changed again when, accidently, Quinn and Kallie Mae run across each other, and they talk for the first time in years. Young adults now, with feelings even stronger for each other, there seems to be no hope for them. Their family’s hatred of each other has continued to grow.
But there may be hope for Kallie Mae to go to school. A Moonlight School is starting locally, a school that teaches adults at nighttime. While Kallie Mae is thrilled to finally go to school, her heart breaks daily for want of Quinn.
There are many things happening–love, death, broken hearts and much more. They all come together in such a beautiful way, it made me want to cry.
You will cheer for Kallie Mae, but just like her, you will not see any way for things to work out. However, this five-star story will have some surprises for you. I appreciated that the character’s faith is included. If you like well-written stories about overcoming hardships and secret romances, you need to read this amazing tale.
Thanks to the author for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “A Chance for Kallie Mae,” by Ann H. Gabhart, for the purpose of review. Opinions are my own.
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