The Way of the Wind

"The Way of the Wind" by Zoé Anderson Norris is a story about Celia, who bravely moves from the comfort of her Kentucky home to the wild American West to be with her husband, Seth. Faced with the rough conditions of the frontier, especially the constant wind, Celia grapples with missing her old life, trying to survive, and dealing with the challenges of building a life in a new world. The story begins with Celia's anxiety about leaving everything she knows, as Seth dreams of creating a "Magic City." Throughout the book, Celia's worries about the prairie winds, which represent her inner battles, become central to her story. The novel shows a big contrast between her peaceful past and the tough landscape she now faces. The complications in her marriage to Seth also come to light, as his hopeful attitude clashes with her growing unhappiness, leading to conflicts in their relationship and the many obstacles they face in their hazardous home.