My god what a life. Good story and I was so happy for the happy ending. Not everyone gets those. My mother was from the south and it was wonderful hearing about all that good old southern cooking. Paula reminds me of ME!! I am short and over the weight limit and only a year younger. I love to laugh and eat. I also found my soul mate but that was 35 years ago and we are still going strong. You just keep on going full blast Paula Deen. Wish you all the love and good food you can get a hold of. This book is an inspiration. Made me cry and laugh so much.