This book was probably one of the most eye-opening experiences that I've had the pleasure of reading in the most recent days. What starts as a feel-good story about family soon spirals into a white-knuckled roller coaster ride straight to the hell of one's soul, ripping and twisting open the chest like opening a cheap wine cooler, and sucking at the teat of deplorable and miserous history.Mr. Burch paints for us a dreadful picture of abuse, molestation, and violation during his experiences at "The Farm", and with it, comes to terms, eventually befriending the mysterious "Ruby Clark", and coming to grips with his own feelings. The bravery that this individual has, while grappling with the omnipresent opression at the hands of "The Sitters" and finding comfort in wearing Ruby Clark's tattered overalls brings a tear to this sailor's eye. Perhaps Mr. Burch said it best when he explains:"Ere to the vast, keeps me steady, with full scoff of mead; fire in me belly"...