Mary T. Martin Sloop

Dr. Sloop and her husband began their lifelong dedication to the mountain people when they rode horseback into the remote hill region of North Carolina in 1909. The conditions they encountered were shockingly primitive. The people had neither doctors, nor schools and were suspicious of medicine and "larnin'." Electricity and running water were unheard of, roads were rough mountain paths and the diet consisted of "hog meat, greens and grease." The main industry was moon shining. Dr. Sloop declared a personal war on moonshiners, tracking down hidden still with a reluctant sheriff in tow. She fought against child marriages and in a region where girls often married at the age of fourteen. With the help of the mountain people, she reinvigorated the weaving trade, built a church and a modern well equipped hospital. Her spirited support of education resulted in a modern twenty-five-building school. An amazing story of a unique crusade in the hill country of North Carolina.

Miracle In The Hills is a compelling and inspiring memoir written by Mary T. Martin Sloop. The book chronicles the forty-year journey of a woman doctor who dedicated her life to serving the impoverished people living in the mountains of North Carolina. Dr. Sloop's story is an incredible testament to the power of perseverance, compassion, and the human spirit. The book begins with Dr. Sloop's arrival in the small town of Manteo, North Carolina, where she sets up her medical practice. Over the years, she faces numerous challenges and obstacles as she works tirelessly to provide medical care to the residents of the area. She encounters poverty, illness, and a lack of resources, but refuses to give up on her mission. As the years go by, Dr. Sloop becomes an integral part of the community, and her reputation as a skilled and compassionate doctor spreads throughout the region. She establishes a clinic in the mountains, where she treats patients from all walks of life, regardless of their ability to pay. Throughout the book, Dr. Sloop shares numerous heartwarming and poignant stories of the people she has treated over the years. She also discusses the various medical issues she has encountered, including tuberculosis, polio, and malnutrition. Miracle In The Hills is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of serving others. Dr. Sloop's story is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, one person can make a difference in the lives of many. An Amazing Story Of Dr. Mary Sloop's Unique Crusade In The Hill Country Of North Carolina. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.