A family of six is forced to leave California for the Lone Star State. They spend the summer discovering the wild, bleak beauty of the Texas Hill Country and its people while struggling to survive the corrosive atmosphere of a shared living arrangement. The journey from California has exhausted their meager resources. But when the situation turns tense and sours beyond repair, the family has no choice but to embark upon another sudden cross-country trek. A true story.About the Author: A native San Diegan and multi-published author, Kristine Lowder is a graduate of Biola University. She resides in Washington State with her husband, Chris, their four sons and one incurably optimistic Border Collie, Kimber.