Lola

"Lola" by Owen Davis is a tale focused on a young woman, Lola Barnhelm, trying to find her way while balancing love, family, and personal goals, all while her father, Doctor Martin Barnhelm, chases his dreams in medical research, facing the joys and pains of his daughter's developing relationship. The book looks at giving things up for others, finding oneself, and how what society expects can affect what people truly want. The story kicks off with Lola and her dad at home, showing how much she cares about him and his dedication to his experiments. This sets a warm feeling as they talk about his inventions and what she might do in the future. But, things get complicated when they find out that John Dorris, the man Lola likes, is in love with her, which leads to a mix of love and problems. Ideas about chasing dreams, the need to sacrifice, and the tough truths of life come up, hinting at the challenges Lola will face as she deals with love and wanting more out of life, all while her father chases his ambitions and they both deal with what society thinks they should do.