Author Description

After thirty years, the author returns to her childhood home. There are two things she wants to see more than anything: the huge breadfruit tree, which branches appeared to be the arms of a green giant, and the train track down the hill. To her disappointment, the breadfruit tree and the train tracks have vanished. This discovery urges her to recreate her lost world, the golden childhood years and the unexpected changes in her adolescence. With a heartfelt collection of poems and insightful reflections, Luz Villeda takes us on a journey through childhood memories and the struggles of a stay-at-home mom to pursue her passion. As the writer uncovers the root of her insecurities, she finds the courage and determination to fulfill her dream.