This book is really great! I had never read anything by Kristin Hannah before, but my book club has chosen to read another one of her titles after completing Firefly Lane. It was a great coming of age story!

This is a story of perserverance. It may not be a good choice for those who can't tolerate reading about child abuse and neglect, but the outcome of the children in the story is so heartwarming. It truly shows that with the right attitude and goals, children can break the cycle of poverty and neglect.