Journey From Motley Street takes place in an Irish Italian community in Iowa during the 1940's- 1950's. Jerie and her sister Marion are being raised by a fiery Irish mother Mary, while her husband Tony serves in the U, S. Army overseas. Mary is a devout Catholic who also teaches independence and strong feminist values to her daughters.The author describes her journey from Motley street, and how the spirit of her mother and Motley street impacted her life.