Stand Up That Mountain
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Appalachian Mountains • 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Stand Up That Mountain by Jay Erskine Leutze is a nonfiction book about a rural mountain community in North Carolina that bands together to save Belview Mountain from an unscrupulous mining company. Leutze, a law school graduate living in the area, assists his neighbors in their legal battle against the company, revealing the community's determination to protect their land despite numerous obstacles.
Inspirational
Adventurous
Hopeful
Emotional
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Stand Up That Mountain by Jay Erskine Leutze is lauded for its compelling narrative and vivid depiction of environmental activism. Readers appreciate Leutze's detailed storytelling and passion. However, some find the pacing slow and the legal jargon complex. Overall, it's a moving and informative read for those interested in environmental justice.
Ideal for lovers of environmental activism and poignant storytelling, readers of Stand Up That Mountain by Jay Erskine Leutze will resonate with its David vs. Goliath narrative. Comparable to A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson and The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey, it appeals to those passionate about nature conservation and legal battles.
667 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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400
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Appalachian Mountains • 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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