"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 today due to her earlier encounters. Taylor's mother has played an influential role in Taylor's development; she has encour…