An amazing uplifting tale for the general public. Set in the future U.S.A., which is described to contain disease, fire, walled cities and mad people. Are any of these cities safe?
Lauren Olamina; 18, has hyperempathy syndrome - seeing someone in pain makes her feel the same pain. Her what was thought to be a safe neighborhood becomes ruined, as well as loosing her family and future dreams she decides she has had enough and embarks on a trek to the north. Other people in similar situations wish to travel with her - her motto being 'God is change.'