This inspiring true story follows Mary Walker, born into slavery in 1848, who carried a deep desire to read throughout her incredibly long life. Despite facing immense obstacles—slavery, the Civil War, poverty, and the loss of her family—Mary never gave up on her dream. At the remarkable age of 116, with the help of a reading class at her Chattanooga senior center, Mary Walker finally learned to read, proving it's never too late to learn and achieve your goals.