The sound of gravel

Ruth was born into a family of polygamous Mormons. The family had taken refuge in Mexico in order to practice their polygamous beliefs. Her father, the leader of the group, was killed by a rival brother, and her mother remarried.

This book is the story of Ruth's young years, living in Mexico, moving to the US now and then, with her mother, step-father, and many siblings. It's a powerful story of poverty and suffering and loss. It gives me hope to have read Ruth's awful story and to see how she has been able to leave that group and move on to live a happy adult life.