The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale

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The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale by Virginia Kantra is a delightful and heartwarming retelling of The Wizard of Oz. Kantra pays homage to the classic tale while putting her own unique spin on it. The parallels between Dee's journey and Dorothy's are evident, but the story also stands on its own as a unique and engaging narrative. The way characters and elements from the original story were transformed into modern day people and places were delightful.

 

Dorothy "Dee" Gale, a grad student struggling to find her place in the world, embarks on a journey of self-discovery in Dublin, far from her comfortable surroundings. Determined to rebuild her life after enduring a devastating tornado of humiliation and heartbreak, Dorothy begins a life-changing journey.  The process of healing from deep wounds, examines the essence of home, and celebrates the victory of reclaiming one's own narrative, is deeply examined. A highlight is found family: Dee finds solace and support in a quirky group of friends, and their unconventional support provides her with the love and acceptance she needs to thrive. The theme of found family is a powerful one, and resonates deeply in this story.

Ms. Kantra wrote her own beautiful story with as a tribute to L. Frank Baum’s original by taking the classic children’s tale and turning it into a heartwarming adult novel about a woman’s journey to find the power within herself that, of course, was there all along. I found this book full of heart, brains, courage, and an always welcome reminder of how much power we carry within. I highly recommend The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale to other readers.

 

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. 

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