In this classic novel that inspired the TV series The Waltons, a
father struggles to support his large family in Depression-era rural
Virginia.
For generations, the Spencers lived on the mountain that still bears
their name in the Blue Hills of Virginia. But the hard times changed
everything. Now Clay Spencer works at the local mill in New Dominion and
lives with his family in housing provided by the company. A proud
patriarch, he is determined to build his loved ones a new home in the
hills. And he'll do whatever it takes to give his children the best
lives possible--including his eldest son, Clay-Boy.
The first member of the family to graduate high school, Clay-Boy wants
to go to college, but the cost of higher education is too great a burden
for the Spencers to bear. Still, his father is not easily deterred, even
in times of great trials and personal tragedy. But to help his firstborn
achieve his cherished dream, the elder Clay may be forced to make a
devastating sacrifice that could impact the future of the entire Spencer
clan.
Based on the author's own family background and childhood experiences,
and the basis for the classic motion picture featuring Henry Fonda and
Maureen O'Hara, Spencer's Mountain is a moving celebration of familial
love and commitment in the face of overwhelming odds. Evocative and
unforgettable, it is a timeless American classic that will continue to
captivate readers for generations to come.
