This is a story that exemplifies the strength of family love in the south during the 1960’s, when many changes were starting to occur throughout the country. The characters in this book are familiar to many who grew up in the south or who had the opportunity to visit relatives in the south. Most families had a strong matriarch who led the family, like Aunt Rose in this book. Most families had a father or uncle, like Cocos’ Uncle Willie Lin, who did not get it all right and did not get it all wrong. His love for his family always prevailed, and the family's love for him never failed.