Life is Not a Straight Path A heartfelt story about a young immigrant girl named Veronica who moves from Mexico to the United States and faces cultural challenges, loneliness, and loss. Through friendship, courage, and resilience, she discovers her strength, finds belonging, and eventually returns home to rebuild her life with hope and purpose. Veronica and her family came from Mexico with hopes of finding a better life in the United States. Their small hometown was filled with memories, family traditions, and a strong sense of community. Leaving all that behind was not easy. They carried only a few suitcases, some treasured family rituals, and the hope that someday their sacrifices would be worth it. Veronica was still young when they arrived, but she understood English a little better than her parents. Because of that, she became the family’s bridge to the new world. She answered important phone calls, spoke to teachers, translated bills, and helped her parents understand lette...
Life is Not a Straight Path A heartfelt story about a young immigrant girl named Veronica who moves from Mexico to the United States and faces cultural challenges, loneliness, and loss. Through friendship, courage, and resilience, she discovers her strength, finds belonging, and eventually returns home to rebuild her life with hope and purpose. Veronica and her family came from Mexico with hopes of finding a better life in the United States. Their small hometown was filled with memories, family traditions, and a strong sense of community. Leaving all that behind was not easy. They carried only a few suitcases, some treasured family rituals, and the hope that someday their sacrifices would be worth it. Veronica was still young when they arrived, but she understood English a little better than her parents. Because of that, she became the family’s bridge to the new world. She answered important phone calls, spoke to teachers, translated bills, and helped her parents understand lette...