Morsels and Marbles: A Memoir of Roots, Religion, and Love in Texas and Beyond

What does it mean to love?In this richly detailed and thoughtful memoir, author Rosaland Thornton explores the lessons and ideas that have echoed through her life. Born in the Southwest after World War II, she was raised in a family shaped by generations of poverty and struggle. Religion and obedience were absolute. As she grew, she began to see the world around her and to wonder how she might experience life differently. A beautiful marriage shone a light on the traditions of her past and showed her a new shape for her future.Touched by wars and a witness to sweeping social changes and historic events, the lonely child grew through pain to find love and to journey beyond loss. Her poignant story spans decades of history and is told with humor, fairness, and wisdom. Read more