Teri Youmans Grimm was raised in the Southern States, but only as an expatriate living in the Midwest has she recognised the grip that home, family and ancestry have upon her. In 'Dirt Eaters' she explores her personal heritage in a mystical journey for which her forebears serve as guides.

Through vivid characters and striking detail, Grimm explores her unique Cracker ancestry and the consequences of leaving a place and family steeped in the history and traditions of the South.