Dancing with the Sun by author Kay Bratt is an emotional experience set between a mother and her daughter during the three days they are lost in the Yosemite Wilderness area. The heart of this story is about dealing with grief, loss, family bonding, and expectations. I loved the story and how the author brings out the fragility of spirit within the characters of this mother and daughter. Sadie has an important family issue she needs to discuss with her daughter Lauren who is attending university in California. What better time for an impulse visit than for the anniversary date of Laurens adoption?! As Lauren greets Sadie, she decides to take her mom on a short walk/hike to a lake in the Yosemite forest. It should not take long, and Lauren is adamant that they take this opportunity even though Sadie worries about how unprepared they are for an outdoor excursion. Sadie has never come to terms with the death of Jacob, her eleven-year-old son years before. Her marriage has suffered which causes insecurities and a lack of trust. As Sadie wanders the wilderness with an injured Lauren she discovers she is stronger than she ever knew!
A Little note...As a hiker and nature lover, I was appalled at the actions of Lauren and Sadie as they were lost in the wilderness. Lauren showed flagrant disregard for herself and others in hiking into a wilderness area without being familiar with the area, having a map or caring that her mother was not prepared. Lauren seemed very childish for her age. As I read of them continuing to walk headlong, not knowing where they were going, I was saying, "Stop! Stay on a marked path, do not go any further!" LOL :)
Publication Date: November 27, 2018
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Art Images by Diane Lochala-All Rights Reserved
"Hidden Paths"
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