Chasing Lilacs

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Set in the summer of 1958 in a small Texas town, the story follows twelve-year-old Sammie Tucker as she grapples with complex emotions and troubling questions. As she navigates her mother's mental health issues, including shock treatments, Sammie's journey is marked by her struggle to understand her mother's love and the impact of these challenges on their relationship. The narrative delves into themes of family, mental illness, and the quest for clarity in a confusing world.