The Rebellious Heroine’s Rocky Road

Lin Zhao’s life from the age of fourteen to thirty-eight traces twenty-four years of struggle, from sinking into the mire and falling apart to finally standing back up. The secret of her sister Lin Nuan being sexually abused for fifteen years will come to light in the latter part of the story, marking the turning point that allows Lin Zhao to reconcile with her family and herself. Her growth centers on moving from seeking love outside herself to building her own sense of worth from within, ultimately becoming a successful woman.