Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes Quotes

“The simple, unvarnished truth was that Aunt Claree could suck down more alcohol between breakfast and lunch than any three church deacons on a weekend bender.”
― Deborah Smith, Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes

“I declare, that’s the prettiest baby I ever saw.” We say that even if the infant in question would draw a blister on an outhouse from a hundred yards away.”
― Deborah Smith, Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes

“The sun had already turned the blue-black asphalt into soft, bubbly patches and heat rose in waves that seemed to breathe.”
― Deborah Smith, Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes