"What message does "The Bean Trees" by Barbara Kingsolver give across about self-fulfillment through over coming obstacles?"

One's journey to self-fulfillment and understanding cannot be accomplished alone; always there must be other influences to assist one little seed to grow and thrive. In the novel 'The Bean Trees' by Barbara Kingsolver, protagonist Taylor Greer discovers where she belongs in the world on her journey to self-fulfillment. Taylor's growth is influenced by her past experiences, by April Turtle and most importantly by Lou Ann Ruiz. Taylor Greer has evolved into who she is …

…influenced by her past experiences, which have shaped who she is today. April Turtle, Taylor's adopted daughter, is very fundamental in progressing Taylor in her outlook on life and most importantly as a mother. Lou Ann Ruiz aided in developing Taylor into a mature, open-minded individual. Taylor had plenty of support while budding and emerging into the world as a mature, exultant, single mother and more importantly, found herself through her journey to self fulfillment.