Discovering Devon: A Story of Life and Sunflower

by Amy Price

Discovering Devon is a work of fiction. It is about a girl who was conceived at Woodstock, the music festival in 1969. Written mostly in a diary format, it follows Devon from ages 10-18. Abandoned by her mother at six months old, she is raised by her grandparents until at age 13 her mother becomes part of her day to day life. Devon is forced to navigate and cope with many significant life changes and disruptions, suffering abuse, but finally getting help from a reputable therapist. It is a story of heartbreak and redemption, written to show how one can recover and thrive from negative life experiences.

214 pages, Paperback

Published October 18, 2019

Reviews

[Renee Paddock · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading this! I'm frequently a fan of fluff because real life can be hard and reading an escape, but I identified with the character and her life story. Her challenges were real and not always solved by herself or easily...as in real life; but she did solve them and have a successful and happy outcome. This is a great book for parents and teens, particularly girls. I highly recommend.