Apron Strings

At seven years old, Sallee Mackey is wary of the grownups that populate her 1950s Southern world--especially her mother, Ginny--and with good reason.

Ginny is flat-out dangerous, particularly if she is crossed while in one of her moods. While Sallee learns early on to rely on furtiveness and a watchful eye in an attempt to live in harmony with her family, the family's long-time black maid becomes her one saving grace. But even Ethel has secrets. Ethel and Ginny's relationship goes back to g...