In Eulalia Georgia, a matriarch and her children and grandchildren are gathered for a funeral as Gerry, the patriarch of the family has died. The book tells of their week together processing a shocking revelation about Gerry that is revealed during the eulogy given by a neighbor and close family friend, but also dealing with drama related to the problems and surprises of various family members. There are many characters introduced very quickly so it did take some effort to remember how they were connected, especially at the beginning of the book. This got easier as I moved through the book and I enjoyed the sometimes amusing, sometimes surprising, and sometimes sweet moments. I loved the theme related to family and how the story imparts a message about the messiness of family and the ways that families hold each other together. It's a quiet, unique, and uplifting story.