About the Author
The Author of Leatherwood
Ray Barger was born in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, which served as the backdrop for his book, Leatherwood. Furthermore, Ray served in the U.S. Army, earned a master’s in health education, and now lives near his family.
About the Author
Stories from the Hills
Leatherwood is a coming-of-age story about Buck and Cassie. Ray Barger’s own experiences in the hills of Eastern Kentucky inspires to provide a realistic and relatable view into the 1930’s rural Kentucky.
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Ray Barger was born in a log cabin on Leatherwood Creek in Eastern Kentucky. After World War II, his family moved to Lexington, Kentucky, where he later left at 16 for boarding school. Ray served 25 years in the U.S. Army. This includes Korea and Vietnam. He became a Physician Assistant. After earning a master’s in health education, he worked in healthcare. Ray retired to a farm in Tennessee, where he now lives near his youngest son.
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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.