Discovering Devon: A Story of Life and Sunflower

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.