God's Acres

The narrative unfolds through the eyes of six-year-old Bud, whose family moves from St. Joseph, Missouri, to a twelve-acre farm in the 1950s. This homestead symbolizes an ideal life for Bud's mother, whose strong religious convictions and relentless work ethic shape their existence. However, the pursuit of this idyllic life leads to unexpected challenges and heartache for the family, revealing the complexities of faith and aspiration against the backdrop of rural life.