Both sides of my family are from Thomasville and Cairo and several of my people know the family. The older ones report that Mama was indeed a different bird and a real character. I love the area around Thomasville and have many heart string attachments to the area and the people. The country people whose families have been there for generations are so interesting, tho they do not realize it! Do yourself a favor and read this book and laugh. Then do yourself another favor one day and stay in the Thomasville area for a few days. I am buying this book as gifts to my Southern lady friends who understand the old Southern ways and are themselves, characters!