The Prodigal Returns

"The Prodigal Returns" by Lilian Staveley is a story focusing on a person's journey. The story begins with the main character remembering moments from their childhood, like being separated from people they cared about when they were very young. As the story goes on, it shows different parts of their childhood, including happy and sad times, as well as their attempts to figure out life. Through these memories, the character thinks about important topics like being protected by a higher power, how love and pain are connected, and how their relationship with God changes as they grow. The beginning of the story feels like looking inward as the character deals with sadness, amazement, and trying to find their beliefs in a difficult world.