Follow the rich and colorful history of how a family first made their home in the northern hills of Mississippi and meet actual Steel Magnolias who followed in their predecessors' footsteps and became role models for their own modern descendants. Embark on a journey through the vivid tapestry of lives woven together that create the legacy of this family and its matriarchs, strong women of character and perseverance, often laden with the responsibilities of absent husbands, women born before their time, some of whom left an indelible mark on history, each of whom will surely touch your heart.