At nineteen, Christy Huddleston left home to teach school in the Smokies. She was eager to experience life among the wild mountain people and learn more about their culture. As she settled into her new role as teacher, she quickly realized that these communities were not like anything she had ever seen before. With a fierce pride, terrible poverty, dark superstitions, and a deep yearning for beauty and truth, the people of the Smokies were unlike any other group she had encountered before.
Despite the challenges of living in such primitive surroundings, Christy found herself drawn to two young men who caught her attention. They were both remarkable in their own ways and seemed to have a special connection with each other. As she spent more time with them, however, she began to realize that her heart was torn between desire and love.
These were not ordinary emotions - they were the result of the unique strengths and needs of the two young men she cared about so deeply. And as she struggled to navigate this difficult situation, it became clear that Christy's faith would also be severely tested. The people of the Smokies were struggling just as much as she was, and she knew that her actions would have a profound impact on their lives.
As she tried to figure out what she wanted and how to make the right decisions, Christy discovered that her greatest strength lay not in her knowledge or skills, but in her ability to connect with others on a deep emotional level. Through her compassion and understanding, she was able to help guide these young men towards a better future, even as she struggled to find her own path forward.
