Jason's Journey
Addie Davis is a trustworthy guide, taking the reader along on "Jason's Journey" deep into the coalfields of McDowell County, West Virginia, where young Dr. Jason McCall is challenged by trying to practice medicine in a culture where home remedies and faith healing are standard practices. Jason's outside viewpoint illuminates the region from every perspective as history, customs, politics, economics, and religious beliefs are brought to light. Yet this novel contains a great love story as well--passionate, complicated, and full of suspense--with a surprise at the end. Jason's life journey is a trip worth taking. --Lee SmithThis second book in Davis's trilogy hits the mark of good plot- it leaves you wanting more. The excellent character development makes you love some characters and want to strangle others- a trait of a good storyteller. But either way, you can't help but get involved in this rich love story. Davis has done an excellent job of research, from her realistic descriptions of life in the hills of West Virginia to the accurate names and locations of the streets and places in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. The language of Appalachia in Jason's Journey rings true, without being overly sentimental, not an easy task. West Virginia should be proud of its daughter, storyteller,historian--Addie Davis. --Dr. Thomas K. McKnight, Professor of English at Southwest Virginia Community College, Richlands, VirginiaJason's Journey is an endearing combination of local color and period romance. Southern West Virginia in the 1950's has never seemed more nostalgic and appealing. Sure to make many readers, not only those from the region, long for now.....no matter where it may be. --Gregory D. Horn, Assistant Professor of English, Southwest VA Community College.