It is 1935 in Central Texas! Right in the middle of the Great Depression of the late 1920's and 30's, a young girl, her brother and sister, are working the fields on their family farm just to scratch out a meager living. But there were dreams in this young girl's heart of growing up and leaving the farm to make her way in the world. From the very first page to the last, this book will capture your imagination and heart as Norene takes you into her life as she grows up, goes to college, begins teaching school and embarking on a life that she never dreamed possible. Always trying to improve her life, the door opened to many opportunities including becoming a dance teacher. Her love of life and natural exuberance found its way into the hearts of all those with whom she came in contact. She also had a wild side and was determined to live life to the fullest. By the grace of God, she made it through all those wild and crazy years, all the while keeping her faith and love of God a determining factor in her life.