About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling under the weight of your expectations or feels like the black sheep of the family. If your child is resisting a traditional path or feels pressured to follow in a parent's footsteps, Ivy Breedlove's journey will provide a much needed mirror. It validates the anxiety of wanting to please loved ones while needing to be true to oneself. Ivy is a budding historian in a family of high powered lawyers. As she tracks down a reclusive, mountain dwelling aunt for a family project, she discovers that family legacy is about more than just a profession. This is a gentle, humorous, and outdoorsy coming of age story for ages 12 and up. It offers a wonderful bridge for parents and teens to discuss career pressure, the importance of eccentric relatives, and the courage it takes to define your own success.
