Luana has lived in a beat-up RV ever since she can remember. Money is hard to come by and friends are hard to keep, so when the opportunity to live in an apartment shows up, Luana can't wait. She starts to discover her artistic voice and settle into her new community, but she still can't shake the fear that she'll end up back in the RV. Life in a small apartment is harder than she ever imagined, and there's no telling how long it will last.

Set over the course of two summers, Swinging Alone tells a remarkable story of hopes and dreams, opportunities and fortune, and the more important things in life.