Donal Grant

"Donal Grant" by George MacDonald is a story about a thoughtful young man named Donal Grant, who leaves home to find his place in the world and understand himself better. The book deals with important ideas like believing in something bigger than yourself, figuring out who you are, and dealing with wanting things versus needing something spiritual. It begins when Donal, a easygoing young man enjoying nature, goes down a hill without shoes as he has left his old life behind. This reflects the big changes he's going through and his desire to be tough and make it on his own, even if he doesn't have much. Along the way, Donal meets different people, like a friendly woman who gives him milk and a thoughtful shoemaker friend. These chance meetings suggest the many types of people and relationships Donal will encounter as he seeks to understand himself and where he fits in the world.