This story, although long, will take you on a journey from the war aspect, to the shrimpin' business. It will make you feel like you have ran hundreds of miles in a pair of Nikes. It has been a awhile since I have read the book vs. the movie and I hope I do not confuse the two. The series of emotions this books run through is amazing, yet, very real. All aspects are considered from; pain, neglect, sadness, happiness, joy, courage, strength, humansim, … more