mardi 1 août 2017

Eyes Of A Valley Girl: A Coming Of Age Story

By Mark Ellis


This book is a form of retro autobiography in the fantasy genre. In it, the reader follows the journey of Marianne, who goes through all kinds of experiences, through which she must push through in order to achieve her success. The story takes place in the 1960s in a suburban Southern California town. Eyes of a Valley Girl is the type of book that you don't want to put down because you feel personally involved in the characters and what's happening in the story.

The 60s for a lot of people were all about compassion and optimism, and those themes are quite emphasized in the book. The storyteller witnesses good things and people not perishing due to bad experiences and lack of support. Marianne brings her very cosmic view of the universe and humanity and brings it into the reader's thinking.

Author MW Lilly first left Hollywood to move to the Valley with her family in 1958. She later attended Birmingham High School, where she graduated. She is currently a resident of the Island of Hawaii, living in South Kona.

People who have read the book are saying that it's fun to read, with also some bittersweetness in there as well. By viewing the story from the perspective of this particular woman, and in the time period that it's set in, there are interesting and unique experiences abound. However, the subject matter dealt with always has some pain and struggle involved, though it's buffered with much humor and success.

These types of books can be some of the hardest ones to write because the author must have her or his voice strong and defined in order for you to believe this character is really speaking to you through these words. This must be done through a range of details, emotions, and descriptions perfectly placed within the text. MW Lilly doesn't fail her readers with this delightful book.

There are many cultural and historical goodies just seasoned within this piece of literature. Lilly takes the time to describe the significance and details about Ganesha, for instance. She also goes into French culture, cooking, and La Belle Epoque. People who are passionate about learning often glean as much knowledge as they can from the books they read, and this type of reader will certainly not be disappointed here.

Being optimistic and compassionate are recurring underlying themes in this story that help the protagonist get through the troubles she's experiencing. Living with a parent who is an alcoholic and abusive is a painful thing to live with, and something that is portrayed from a very personal angle in this story. We are shown how she gets through these struggles, and it's an encouraging story in a way that only autobiographical pieces of work can be.

When you are at the sensitive age where you are broaching onto adulthood, there are all kinds of things that can be going through your head, and sometimes the right book can help you see things more clearly, or just see things in a slightly different way. This autobiography being a coming of age story is a highly good pick for someone in that situation because of the courage and promise that it conveys to the reader.




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