The Tarlesson family fled war torn Liberia, leaving behind alife of violence and hunger. They settled on a fertile plot in NorthernCalifornia where they now grow organic vegetables and spices. Theirs is asobering story of courage, sacrifice and perseverance, bringing perspective tothe family's new life in the land of the free. Each year since their arrivalthey give thanks for their good fortune with a celebration of traditionalAfrican food, song and dance. From hell to heaven, twenty-six surviving familymembers managed to immigrate to the United States in 2005, many of themchildren.
