April O’Brien, the author of the story, is a 12-year-old girl with curly red hair and freckles who moves from Oklahoma to New Mexico with her family. Her mother, alone with 5 children, a chihuahua, a collie and a kitten, sets off on a journey through the desert in her small 1962 Opel pickup. Soon after, the car dies on top of them in the unbearable summer heat. Alone in the middle of nowhere with little to no supplies, they are faced with the reality that they must find help without delay. This begins a series of unforgettable trips across the country that never end without incident.

Although memories evoke times when money was scarce and food was not enough for a family with so many children, we always meet fascinating characters who fight for the well-being of their loved ones and think of all kinds of solutions to overcome their immediate problems. . These sometimes seemingly risky solutions introduce witty and humorous facts that make us reflect on life and remind us that simple things have the potential to make us happy no matter what happens around us.

April O’Brien writes the story not only to recount some of the most memorable moments of her life, but also as a way to showcase the enviable sense of cooperation and strong ties in her family. One relives with her the hardships of all her journeys from hell, is awed by her family’s characters and her stories, and revels in descriptions of bygone times where life was less about technology and more about relationships. personal.

Writing stories that captivate you is a task that requires a lot of skill and talent. Since there is no time to delve into the descriptions, the essentials must be said and from there a series of events must take place that make you want to continue reading. I believe the author has accomplished just this with great skill. In addition, as a way of making the task of writing stories even more complex, the author introduces different journeys from hell into the story and links them together as well as the entertaining memories of her.

Well done, April. It was a great experience to read your journeys from hell, a wonderful example of cooperation and love when things get difficult and complex in life. I recommend these trips to all those who are interested in personal stories with real people and real situations.