Becoming Hattie Mae

Set in 1929 Kentucky, this story follows Hattie Mae Sizemore, a coal-miner’s daughter who dreams of a different life beyond her restrictive surroundings. When she discovers a small book filled with stories and poems, her desire for adventure and independence grows, especially after personal losses and her father's opposition threaten to keep her trapped. The narrative explores her struggle to find her own path in a world that seeks to confine her.