Skalna weaves an interesting tale, which is both humorous and sad. It gradually creates a mosaic of a human story, which reflects deep and penetrating thoughtfulness.With a vision of new life in America, Laura is looking for her own self-realization. New friendships develop in contrast with her own memories of home. She experiences an on-going transformation of her personality that appeares to be positive and which seems to move her ahead. Laura realizes that every experience, though sometimes negative, is important and had to be fully integrated into her whole.