Reeling from the sudden death of husband and father, this Beech Mountain, NC family overcomes all obstacles in its path. The strong-willed mother travels many miles each day by horseback for work to support her children. The oldest of the four children, the author of this book, was 12 years old at the time of the story. Their experiences will warm your heart; some will bring tears, and others will make you laugh. Through this family, their friends, and relatives, see the strength and courage of mountain families in the early 1900s.