Review: Once upon a time
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 24, 2012
Once upon a time there was a young woman who had no spine. She was a people pleaser who did as she was told and in return received room and board at her parent's home in exchange for a deadly dull life where she counts down the days until she is theoretically old enough to die. And then suddenly, in the death of her own grand mother, she see's an escape, grabs it, and tries to forge a new life even though her mother and sister shortly follow to drag her back home. Along the way she meets many challenges, redefines "home" and uncovers a few family secrets that may bring unexpected and much needed healing.This book is a hero's journey par excellence in which the protagonist must choose to separate and individuate or lead the life of the walking dead. It has gems of wisdom hidden along the journey, and although the author tells vs shows, thus breaking one of the premier rules of writing, it some how works with this story, thus leaving me feeling as if I had just read an adult fairytale. It's a fun read and I imagine could be inspiring to anyone facing similar challenges.