Journeys from Hell and all that it implies by April O’Brien, a book review

April O’Brien, the author of the story, is a 12-year-old girl with curly red hair and freckles who moves from Oklahoma to New Mexico with her family. Her mother, alone with 5 children, a chihuahua, a collie and a kitten, sets out on a journey through the desert in her little 1962 Opel pickup. Soon after, the car dies on them in the unbearable summer heat. Alone in the middle of nowhere with little to no supplies, they are faced with the reality that they must find help without delay. This begins a series of unforgettable trips across the country that never end without incident.

Although the memories evoke times when money was scarce and food was not enough for a family with so many children, we always meet fascinating characters who fight for the well-being of their loved ones and think of all kinds of solutions to overcome their immediate problems. . These solutions, sometimes seemingly risky, introduce facts full of wit and humor that make us reflect on life and remind us that simple things have the potential to make us happy no matter what happens around us.

April O’Brien writes the story not only to recount some of the most memorable moments of her life, but also as a way to show the enviable sense of cooperation and strong bonds in her family. One relives with her the hardships of all her trips from hell, is amazed with the characters of her family and her stories, and enjoys the descriptions of times past when life was less about technology and more about relationships. personal.

Writing stories that captivate you is a task that requires a lot of skill and talent. As there is no time to delve into the descriptions, the essentials must be said and from there a series of events should take place that make you want to continue reading. I think the author has accomplished precisely this with great skill. In addition, as a way to make the task of writing stories even more complex, the author introduces different trips from hell into the story and links them together as well as the entertaining memories of it.

Well done, April. It was a great experience to read your travels from hell, a wonderful example of cooperation and love when things get difficult and complex in life. I recommend these trips to anyone interested in personal stories with real people and real situations.