"How long must I wait to realize my dreams? Is it wrong for a girl to dream? Are my aspirations limited compared to a boy's? I can, and I will," asserts Mira. Opportunities aren't handed to you on a platter; you must chase them down! No one will hold your hand; you must stand tall on your own. Life isn't a smooth ride-where's the thrill in that? Be courageous, be resilient, be authentically you!