This book was a wonderful read. The essays, for the most part, are short and autobiographical. They follow the movements of the author from childhood through adulthood on the many travels she takes with her family and husband. She tells of travels to visit family in Palestine and of her childhood working in the family store. She describes all her colorful neighbors in Texas so vividly, it made me feel like I was living there again. This book will prompt some good discussion and some laughs. It will make you remember a time in your life, perhaps, when you had more time and weren't in such a hurry!