Finishing My Book and Reflections

I have now finished the book, "The Road From Morocco", by the author, Wafa Faith Hallam. It is amazing to myself, how the experiences of the mother's life have dramatically impacted the daughter, who is also the author, and made her stronger. The torment that her mother experienced throughout her life caused the daughter to look after everybody else's needs to her own detriment. She was constantly in a position to look after and care for others to make up for what her mother had to go through.  It took a lifetime for her to learn that her mothers past needed to be addressed and accepting in order for her to have positive relationship with her own daughter. Her journey allowed her to see the world for what it was and not pass judgement where egos and materials success were predominant.   This journey is summarized by Gandhi's statement, "You must be the change you want to see in the world." All of us wonder around wishing for circumstances and people in our lives to be different and conform to our needs. All along ignoring that it is we who must change first, and everything else will eventually follow. As explained, the book reflects on how the negatives of gender equality and pre-arranged marriages affect the lives of those who suffer from such abuse.  Time and reflection allowed the character of this book to heal and become a stronger role model for her family.  Her past is what makes her strong in the end.

In conclusion I really enjoyed reading this fictional novel and I would recommend it to other students and my friends and family. It opened up my mind to many issues that are going on in the world and that material success is not what is important in life.