After discovering a terrible secret about her father, Gerry Aarons begins a troubled self-destructive path in this novel of spiritual awakening and self-discovery. Locked in a damaging war of wills with her mother, Gerry finds guidance from a visiting monk from Sri Lanka, who helps her view her life in a different light. A tale about the pain of secrets and the way they can result in alienation, this thought-provoking journey weaves through the politics of being human.