Eastern Kentucky, 1937.
Before her marriage, Ada was a teacher, and the thought of re.
During one of her infrequent visits to town, she sees a help-wanted notice for the Pack Horse Librarian Project, seeking librarians to ride up high in the mountains and bring books to the people there.
But times are hard, and there\'s never enough.
She does all she can to help them keep the small family farm going.
After the death of her husband, Ada Donovan returned home to live again with her aging parents.
Eastern Kentucky, 1937