One of twelve siblings was born, a small girl, on a chilly day in 1946 in the Tennessee highlands, at the start of this engrossing tale. Though her family was poor, her siblings thought she was the most beautiful baby.
The family’s deep affection kept them going during difficult times. Neighbors disputed this, saying her family was no poorer than others in the neighborhood, despite her claims that poverty plagued her early life.
READ MORE
