Building a bright future will require opting for changes in your life. The definition of a bright future can vary from person to person. Having a bright future means having a good family, whereas some consider high-paying jobs as a happy future. The main thing about having a bright future is effective planning. This book depicts an African woman who migrates to America with her family to have a bright future. In America, she finds herself in the middle of forced assimilation, culture shock, and a racist school system. Despite all such problems, she successfully accomplishes her dreams.