Graced Land Author:Laura Kalpakian The indomitable Joyce Jackson, her two kids, and an infamous front porch shrine dedicated to Elvis battle the Welfare department -- boss Madge, Emily the preppy social worker, and a system still trying to defeat her. A sensuous, rollicking story of love set amidst the shadows of the King and rock 'n' roll.
This book is beautifully written, telling the tale of two women, one from a "lower" class than the other. It's a great story of how women learn to support and strengthen one another.