Barbara O’Neal is one of my favorite authors. There’s always so many layers to her stories. The family drama feels so real. The estrangement between Jewel & her father. The unconventional self-made family between Jewel & Michael. The reunion with Jewel’s whole family when she moves back home. All of the characters have a rich backstory & she paints the picture so clearly it’s like watching a movie. The recipes sprinkled throughout are an added bonus. It’s a beautiful book filled with beauty, sorrow, joy, & loss. It’s absolutely worth the read.