Speaking out for the first time, Spears offers a rarely glimpsed view of herself and her family--including celebrity daughters Britney and Jamie Lynn, son Bryan, and ex-husband Jamie. Candid and touching, the stories show the heart of a mother who struggles to keep faith through life's twists and turns.

From there to here -- Kentwood -- Good-looking Southern man -- Close call -- Wrecking balls -- Sweet and bitter -- Witnessing a miracle -- Friendships -- The other woman -- Britney starts singing -- Here comes Jamie Lynn -- Teaching -- Why did I say yes? -- Mama -- Mouseketeer days -- First taste of fame -- The touch of time -- Rude awakening -- Calling it quits -- Jamie Lynn's turn -- Britney and Kevin -- Sandra leaves -- The breakdown -- The paparazzi -- My grandbabies -- "Mama, I'm pregnant" -- Jerked around -- The General -- Breaking the stranglehold -- A mother's heart -- Epilogue: Sandra's legacy.