Book excerpt: The Owens Family is controlled by their matriarch, a bully who unintentionally undermines her daughters role as a mother and wife. As the family experiences a series of challenges, struggles, and tragedies, they are also impacted by the mishaps of their neighbors and friends. Eventually, the Owens cloud of bitterness will be lifted by the glory of sweetness. A sweetness thats also a public shock and embarrassment!