Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton

Mattie Rigsbee had as much business keeping a stray dog as she had walking across Egypt, which is the title of her favorite hymn. She is an independent, strong-minded 78-year-old, who might be slowing down just a bit. When young delinquent Wesley Benfield drops in on her life, he is even less likely a companion than the stray dog….Wise, witty, down-home and real Walking Across Egypt is a book for everyone.