His Eye is on the Sparrow is a family saga with humor and an uplifting positive theme in the Judeo-Christian beliefs that are as much a part of this upper middle-class mid-western family as the comfort and privilege that was never flaunted, never verbalized, and seldom even realized by the youngest daughter, Olivia Mason. There is a brief intro to "Little Egypt," also known as Southern Illinois, with a brief encounter with the lack of modern conveniences, and an aborted attempt with gun thieves. Grandma's inspiring determination to keep the guns and preserve the heritage is woven throughout...