jjjjjThe lives of a free spirit, young teen runaway, an intoxicated high school kid on prom night, and a girl who faces grief and hopelessness, are forever changed when the main character, Leila, crashes into their lives. As Leila tests her new car on this long open road ahead of her, she also puts herself to the test. In this case, the “road” symbolizes her path of life, what her potential purpose is, and how she will overcome her insecurities to achieve success and discover her true self. Identity is usually established by late adolescence or early adulthood and is shaped by various components. The knowledge that we hold our own power and that we are our own master can be both frightening and exhilarating. jjjjjAs expressed in the popular novel, The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy met a Scarecrow who fancied having a brain, the Tin Woodman who expressed the need for a heart and the Cowardly Lion who needed courage. What many wouldn’t have noticed is that as the four friends and Toto were journeying through the Land of …show more content…
Throughout her thirteen “lectures”, Dawn provides readers with a guide to the necessity of maintaining your spiritual condition in order to “find yourself”. While much of what is written will seem simple to readers of New Age, Dawn’s teachings on common sayings such as all events are neutral, everything happens for a reason, and all experiences can be valuable, feel fresh in her hands. Written from a place of deep humility, Dawn’s views, though not groundbreaking, will benefit those searching for a path to spiritual betterment by guiding them in what she views is the right path. In the novel, many of the characters traveling across the country find themselves lost spiritually and physically not knowing which road to