A beautifully written book about family, friendship, faith, love, hope, betrayal, and forgiveness that will stay with you for a long, long time. "The Sweetest Thing" centers around two teens, one privileged and one not and how they came together and became best friends. Set in the time of the Depression, this novel looks at how the Southern Elite was affected and how they handled the tragedies that affected family and friends. Based on the author's own grandmother, this unforgettable book is one of the best I've read this year!