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Stand Up That Mountain

Jay Erskine Leutze
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Stand Up That Mountain

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012

Book Brief

Jay Erskine Leutze

Stand Up That Mountain

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Appalachian Mountains • 2000s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.2

667 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read Stand Up That Mountain?

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.

4.2

667 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Appalachian Mountains • 2000s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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