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Travel plays a big role in the book. What made this journey such a compelling backdrop?

Mary Berelson

Road trips strip things down. You’re together in a car, in motels, at roadside diners—there’s no escape from each other, for better or worse. The changing landscapes also mirror Mary’s shifting perspective. She starts the trip wide-eyed and trusting, excited for an adventure. But as they travel—through the vast openness of the Great Plains, the neon-lit motels of Nevada, and the crowded streets of San Francisco—she’s slowly seeing her father in a different light. By the time they break down in Texas, she’s realizing that sometimes, adventure isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

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Mary Berelson, author of Bicentennial Summer, shares her life with her husband, Scott. Though retired, she remains inspired by the joy and curiosity of young learners and continues to spend time in the classroom. Away from her writing and teaching, she treasures being a grandmother and finds renewal exploring the natural world around her.
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