A Texas Tale of a Headstrong Southern Bell and Her Life's Ups and Downs. A true account of an extraordinary large Texan family welded together by love and compassion for one another. Overseen by an overly protective mother and a hardworking father who strive to give their seven children an upbringing centered around respect and morals. Sammie Joe, the mother, identifies herself with Scarlett O'Hara. And like Scarlett, she encounters stumbling blocks throughout her life with her handsome Jack by her side.

This is a genuine story that covers many touchy subjects such as child abuse, alcoholism, teenage hormones, and death. Sammie Joe finds herself lastly fighting for the rights of countless chemical plant workers who have lost their lives due to gross negligence from overexposure to dangerous chemicals.