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The Little Way of Ruthie Leming
A Southern Girl, a Small Town, and the Secret of a Good Life
Book • 2015
The Little Way of Ruthie Leming is a memoir that follows Rod Dreher's journey back to his hometown of St. Francisville, Louisiana, after his sister Ruthie's untimely death from cancer.
The book reflects on Ruthie's life and the community's response to her illness, highlighting the value of rootedness and community in achieving a fulfilling life.
Dreher contrasts his own cosmopolitan ambitions with Ruthie's commitment to their hometown, exploring what it means to live a meaningful life.
The book reflects on Ruthie's life and the community's response to her illness, highlighting the value of rootedness and community in achieving a fulfilling life.
Dreher contrasts his own cosmopolitan ambitions with Ruthie's commitment to their hometown, exploring what it means to live a meaningful life.
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Rod Dreher describes it as a book about his sister who died of cancer and the value of small-town life.
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