Flee As a Bird to Your Mountain

The Story

Margaret Harris fights back against a family that tried to erase her future. Her stepmother destroys her university acceptance letter and mother’s keepsakes, then forces her into a marriage. When Margaret attempts suicide, a recruiter saves her life. Five years later, she returns to her hometown to develop the community. She uncovers the truth behind her mother’s death and seeks justice for the tragedy. Margaret vows to empower local girls through education. She works to change the patriarchal systems that once held her back. Her return transforms the town as she builds a new path for herself and the young women around her.