Jewel Author:Brent Lott In the backwoods of Mississippi, a land of honeysuckle and grapevine, Jewel and her husband, Leston, are truly blessed: they have five fine children. When Brenda Kay is born in 1943, Jewel gives thanks for a healthy baby, last-born and most welcome. JEWEL id the story of how quickly a life can change; how like lightning, an unforeseen event ca... more »n set us on a course without reason or compass.« less