Reviews

Clear Springs: A Family Story by Bobbie Ann Mason

deecreatenola's review against another edition

4.0

I have to admit that I am a huge Bobbie Ann Mason fan. I didn't realize, however, when I picked up this book that it's a memoir and not fiction. The story is about three generations of her family growing up in Kentucky. It was a fascinating story about how times have changed and how rural life impacts your view of the world. The stories she tells going back to the turn of the 20th century are fascinating. The depictions are very vivid, including her own child and young adulthood.

It was a treat to step into the life of a favorite author.

mdoubleb's review against another edition

5.0

I used to live in Bobbie Ann Mason's hometown, so this book and memoir really resonated with me. Many of the stories she told about her family remind me of mine even though the author and I are of different generations.

canadianbookworm's review

4.0

This was very good.
Made me think about my own family history.
Haven't read any of her novels, but will have to add them to the wish list.