The past has a way of catching up with us from "summary" of Where We Belong by Emily Giffin
In life, we often find ourselves running away from our past, believing that it is something we can leave behind. However, no matter how far we go or how much we try to forget, the past has a way of catching up with us. It is like a shadow that follows us wherever we go, reminding us of who we once were and what we have done. We see this in the lives of Marian and Kirby in "Where We Belong." Marian has built a successful career and a seemingly perfect life, but deep down, she is haunted by a secret from her past. She is constantly looking over her shoulder, afraid that her past will come back to haunt her and destroy everything she has worked so hard to build. Similarly, Kirby is a young girl searching for her biological mother, desperate to uncover the truth about her past. She believes that finding her mother will somehow fill the void in her life and give her the answers she has been seeking. However, as she delves deeper into her past, she realizes that some secrets are better left buried. As Marian and Kirby's stories intertwine, they both come to understand that running away from the past is futile. They must confront their demons head-on and come to terms with the choices they have made. Only then can they truly move forward and find peace within themselves. In the end, "Where We Belong" reminds us that the past is not something we can escape. It is a part of who we are, shaping our present and influencing our future. We must learn to accept our past, learn from it, and use it to become better versions of ourselves. Only then can we truly find happiness and fulfillment in life.
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