Dry Grass

"The Dry Grass of August" is an interesting and also disturbing read. Set in the southern U.S. at the height of racial tension, this is the story of thirteen year old Jubie, her alcoholic father, passive mother, three siblings and their African American maid Mary. Although I haven't read "The Help" yet, I assume that this book runs along the same lines. It is mind boggling to read about the injustices that people endured, and still endure today.

The story centers around a road trip taken by the family (minus the father) and what they encounter along the way. I won't give anything away, but I do recommend this book!