Sarah Broom is at the tail end of a large family...11 kids. Her father died months after she was born so she looks to her siblings to figure out a lot of unanswered questions. I was expecting this to be more focused on Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath but this is a multi-generational family story with Katrina mentioned. The focus on the house and its inhabitants is done so well with a lovely writing and memories. Broom certainly has a talent for a memorable turn of a phrase and several lines from this book have stayed with me. I always love a good dysfunctional family but this doesn't really describe this group. Despite some ups and downs they seem remarkably functional. It is a little hard to keep all the siblings straight but the real story is how a strong woman raised and launched them. Sarah's mom is a true American hero.
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