This is a 5 book series, about five families and five generations. Throughout the series you will read about the strength the family unit has. As it goes through life challenges of the loss of a child, suicide, adultery, alcoholism, gambling addiction, and bouts of depression, the family stays strong. Read about a father who suffers through cancer and a daughter who struggles with care of her elder mother. Not to mention misguided decisions of twin teenage girls. This is a true roller coaster of life and unconditional love.