Leatherwood by Ray Barger
The Wayward Hillbilly
Courage, Love, and Legacy. Follow Buck Barger in this unforgettable coming-of-age story of family, love, success, rural life, and moral triumph in Depression-era Kentucky.
Family and Community
Resilience and Survival
Love and Coming-of-Age
Frequently Asked Questions
Leatherwood is a coming-of-age story. It is set in 1930s. This book is about Buck Barger’s life filled with love, family struggles, and rural survival in Eastern Kentucky.
This story is about Buck Barger, his close-knit family, and especially, Cassie, his childhood sweetheart. Together, these two, along with their family, go through a life of loss, faith, career, war, and love.
Leatherwood is best for people who enjoy reading historical fiction, family sagas, and stories about young love making it to the end. This story has perseverance, the bonds of community, faith, success, war, and a lot more.
Leatherwood is available online through major book retailers. This website has all the purchase links and availability information.
More About Leatherwood
Leatherwood is a story of Buck Barger and his childhood love, Cassie. The story is set in Eastern Kentucky and showcases the rural life beautifully. Buck and Cassie grow closer through shared childhood adventures, secrets, and challenges that seem to find them. For the fans of historical fiction, Leatherwood offers a coming-of-age story, filled with unspoken feelings and a soulmate love connection.
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reviews
David R.
I was hooked from the first chapter. Buck and Cassie’s slow and steady relationship is so special. It’s the perfect soulmate love story!
Jessica L
This book felt like home. Buck is so dreamy, always there for Cassie, who is so relatable. Their story felt real, like people I could have known growing up.
Mark T.
I don’t usually read fiction, but this book transported me to a vividly depicted past. Buck’s character was unforgettable.
James B.
Leatherwood took me by surprise. It felt like stepping into the past, experiencing how people lived and loved in a simpler time.