This is such a wonderful, poignant book that tells the story of multi-generational bonding between the great-grandmother, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter. I especially found the story of the Grand Lady understanding why her granddaughter couldn't stomach food after learning that her father had "departed this earth". It sounds like a simple thing, but when Grand Lady comforted her and said that they "shall have ourselves some gardenias for breakfast". That incident is just a tidbit of the sentiments described in this story told with such attentive descriptions of the characters' life experiences. A seemingly single purposeful cross-country trip becomes an interesting tale of conflicts and resolutions and reconciliations. Well written and a page-turner.
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