What is the story behind Christy as a Novel?
Christy is a novel written by Catherine Marshall and published in 1967. It is historical fiction heavily based on the real life experiences of her mother, Leonora Whitaker Wood, who went to teach in Morgan Gap, TN, in 1909. Catherine used actual events and the people of Morgan Gap to create the story of Christy Huddleston, for whom the book is named. Reading about Christy, the Novel will tell you more about its creation.
