"Running on Red Dog Road" by Drema Hall Berkheimer is a easy to read memoir of growing up in the back county of West Virginia during WWII. Drema tells the story through a child's perspective but without losing the passion and attention to detail necessary to make the story engaging. You are totally transported to the simpler, albeit harder life, in which she lived.

I really enjoyed this book and reading about the author’s experiences growing up in the Appalachian Mountains, being raised by Pentecostal grandparents. There were so many interesting stories, told in a down-to-earth fashion. Among my favorites were: the lonely hearts pen pal club that her aunt was apart of, the visit to the carnival, her brother and his hearing loss, and the snake at the revival service. It was fun reading about the characters and experiences, and about a simpler time in life with family being priority.

I received this book for free from Zondervan and NetGalley.

There was nothing significant that occurred. I thought it sounded like an interesting read and was excited about the beginning, but then it just kept going with no climax or anything to keep my interest. I finished it, but when I did I wondered why I did. I didn't feel like there were any 'perils'. Not that I wish perils on anyone's life. I just figured it was in the title...something was bound to happen--this is not that book.

Being from Eastern Kentucky, this book hit me straight in the gut. Even though Berkheimer was raised in a different generation than I am, so many of the stories she shared of her grandparents resonated with me. A beautifully written, at times haunting, memoir, this book is a tribute to the beauty of Appalachia. Highly recommend!

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book. I was unable to really get into it, so I chose not to post my review on Goodreads.

I really loved this memoir of growing up in 1940s Appalachia. The author is raised mostly by her Pentecostal grandparents. Even though it takes place in a different era, it reminded me a lot of my own pentecostal grandparents.

The book is well written and reads like fiction, moving along at a good pace. There is adventure, history, and plenty of love to be enjoyed.

Started the book but could not finish it. Not much there to interest me.