All my life I thought I was from a small town in Georgia until I went to South Georgia. Francis is from the tiny town of Fitzgerald, Georgia. And to most Georgians the only difference between South Georgia and Florida is the ocean. Just from reading about her life in this book I feel as though I spent a long time in Fitz. I feel like I know the river, the mill and Daddy Jack's house. I feel homesick for a place I've never called home.
She weaves the beautiful details of her life with grace and charm. This book is such a jewel to read and know. I adore every word on every page, and all the pictures. My goodness, she and her mother both are absolute beauties.
I hope this book touches you like it has touched me. I am going to carry this across the street to my wonderful neighbor who is from Tifton, Georgia (another South Georgia town). She will adore it!
