Under Magnolia

Ever wonder what it takes to break free from a difficult past and create a life you truly love? This memoir reveals how you can find beauty and build a new identity, even when your roots are tangled in family secrets and a complicated Southern upbringing. Discover Frances Mayes's journey from a turbulent childhood in Georgia to finding her voice as a celebrated writer. You'll learn how she navigated a chaotic family life, embraced the power of place, and transformed her memories into a source of strength and creativity, offering you a roadmap to redefine your own story.

Frances Mayes is the celebrated author of the international bestseller Under the Tuscan Sun, which remained on The New York Times bestseller list for over two years. Born and raised in Fitzgerald, Georgia, her deep Southern roots provide the rich, sensory landscape for Under Magnolia. This intimate memoir explores the complexities of her childhood and the southern terroir that shaped her identity as a writer, revealing the powerful stories that existed long before her famed life in Italy.