In In-Laws, Outlaws, Friends, and Foes: A Southern Collection, Pamela McConathy Kopfler makes light of stressful situations, from tardy contractors to the eternal battle between fair-skinned women and the sun. Kopfler covers the experiences and memories of everyday life with a conversational style and down-to-earth wit that crosses both genders and generations in its appeal. This collection of anecdotes offers reflections on such universal issues as motherhood, friendship, and family, all with a southern flair.