The Power and the Glory

"The Power and the Glory" by Grace MacGowan Cooke, is a story about a determined young woman named Johnnie Consadine leaving her mountain home to seek work in the factory town of Cottonville. Johnnie is driven by the hope of a better life for her and her struggling family that includes her sick mother and her Uncle Pros. The story opens by illustrating Johnnie's decision to leave her family's small cabin and head towards the cotton mill, propelled by her ambition to overcome family hardships. As she leaves her past behind, the reader gains a firsthand look into Johnnie’s will to create a brighter future.