It was Pea's turn to take care of sister, and that didn't work out well because Sister had no chance against the rapid moving cancer. But, Sister celebrated the death to come so she might have a "do over" -- along the lines of being reincarnated. It takes Pea ten months to start her search for Sister's do-over, but she sells everything except a beat up old car and starts her journey to . . where ever.

Before being on the road very long Pea already has an entourage of maybes. She found a new born kitten -- Sister? A young pregnant run-away -- Sister coming back as a newborn? And, Pea literally runs over a good looking con-man. Well, they all can't be sister.

While the reader is traveling with this delightful group of misfits, the days will seem brighter, your funny bone more susceptible, and you will more than likely keep a silly grin plastered on your face. But, don't forget to have the tissues nearby because this funny story is very poignant with life's lessons being taught hourly. Mama used to make up tales about the historical markers on Texas highways and byways, and Pea continues this custom, much to the amusement and sometimes irritation of her fellow travelers.

Jean Brashear has been a long time favorite of mine, but THE GODDESS OF FRIED OKRA brings her skills and sense of humor to a new and elevated level of pure entertainment. And, just where does the title come from? Well, that is another story, within this story, of course.

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