At sixty-seven, retired nurse Eileen discovers that her daughter has been abused and coerced into signing a demolition agreement on her behalf, while the entire $120,000 compensation payment is stolen by her gambling addict son-in-law.
Refusing to surrender, Eileen begins teaching herself the law in order to defend her rights. She unites her neighbors to form the “Magnolia Grandmothers,” fighting together for fair compensation. Along the way, she helps her daughter escape years of domestic violence and eventually founds a legal aid center dedicated to protecting the rights of elderly women.
From an ordinary widow unfamiliar with legal documents, Eileen grows into a fearless advocate who proves that it is never too late to stand up for yourself—or for others.
