Sofie Laguna

This is the story of Hester Wakefield, a child imprisoned in her home by her hellbent religious parents, who invent excruciating punishments for the slightest infractions. Her extreme isolation has prevented her from having friends or enjoying nature, and her only friends are Cat, Door, Handle, Broom and Tree. So who would want to read a novel about a little girl's physical and emotional abuse? Credit Australian actress and author Sofie Laguna for finding the beauty hidden in the torment and showing misfortune as a path toward enlightenment and transformation. Read the blog review.