After the success of her first book, Holcomb Memories, Sarah Payne Reeves returns with an even better example of Americana. In Joy Cometh In The Morning, she delves deeply into her childhood memories and candidly reveals the story of her extended family during the mid-twentieth century. As you read about the hardships, the joys, and the love within this family, you will feel as if you were a part of the story. As an added bonus, she has even included a section that explains the art of home canning, complete with recipes from the early days as well as some favorites from family and friends throughout the years.If you are interested in the way people used to live in northern Mississippi during this era, this is the book for you.