Eyes Of A Valley Girl Is A Unique Look At The 60s

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.

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.

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.

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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