Saturday, July 29, 2017

Why Everyone Should Read Eyes Of A Valley Girl

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.

MW Lilly, who wrote the book, lives on the Island of Hawaii in South Kona. She is originally from Hollywood and lived there until her family moved to the Valley in 1958. She is a graduate of Birmingham High School in Van Nuys.

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.

If you've ever read a book like this where the author hasn't found their voice and are maybe trying too hard to make it seem authentic, it can be painful to read. It's necessary for the writer to have the right prose in order to send the reader on this journey. Reader's are amazed by the beautiful descriptions, the humor, the angst, and the vivid details provided in this novel by MW Lilly.

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.

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.

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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