Why Everyone Should Read Eyes Of A Valley Girl

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By Mark Ellis


This book is in the genre of retro autobiographical fantasy. The main character, Marianne, goes through a journey of ranging emotions of and prospects. The setting is in Southern California in a suburban town in the 1960s. When you read Eyes of a Valley Girl by MW Lilly, you'll feel like you're experiencing the story just like you were there with her.

As our storyteller sees, good can overcome evil, and the story tells of how she and other people overcome various forms of evil. This book is a celebration of the growing optimism and compassion that was prevalent at the time. By going on this journey, the main character will convey the cosmic way that she views the universe and mankind.

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.

No battle can be won or journey made without a struggle, and this is also true with this story. People rave that the book is entertaining, while at the same time not ignoring the bittersweet realities of this time period. The lens that the story is told through, this person and this time, makes for a highly unique experience.

In this kind of a book, it's imperative that the author has a strong, well-defined voice that will carry you through the story and be believable that the author is actually the character. MW Lilly couldn't be more authentic sharing her own personal experiences and peppering in perfect amounts of humor and angst. She delivers very clear descriptions and makes you feel like you're there with her.

It's nice when you read something when you also get to learn some new and exciting facts out of it. From this book, you might learn a bit about Ganesha and what this deity symbolizes. You'll also hear about French cooking and culture, as well as La Belle Epoque.

With an autobiographical piece of work, you get to see actual experiences as they're recollected, retold, or even fictionalized slightly by the experiencer, the writer. You get to take a look into their life from a very unique perspective. Sometimes there are painful details shown, and in this case, we see what it's like to live with a parent who is abusive and an alcoholic. This may be an encouraging story for anyone in that situation because the protagonist gets through it with the underlying themes of optimism and compassion.

Promise and courage can be very powerful concepts for those who are going through tough or confusing times, such as moving on into adulthood. When one is coming of age, one needs the reassurance of what life's going to be, or just that they are going to be okay and are going to be able to figure things out, because it can be so overwhelming. This coming of age story is a great pick for anyone, and it comes highly recommended.




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