Overview

Lou has balanced her dreams with raising her family, and with her children growing up, she feels the tug of a long-held ambition: finally making a go of her dream to be a full-time writer. Embarking on an adventure across Southeast Asia and Abu Dhabi with her daughter by her side, Lou is drawn into a world of exotic beauty and vibrant contrasts that force her to confront who she is.Though in her 50s, Lou is still wrestling with old scars; the quiet damage from a childhood that taught her to believe she wasn't enough. As she journeys from bustling cities to tranquil beaches and sacred temples, she finds herself undoing old beliefs and discovering hidden strengths. She's challenged by unexpected connections, surprising freedoms, and the question she's never dared ask: Can she finally see herself as someone worth pursuing her dreams?Inspired by a true story, Look an Elephant in the Eye is an uplifting, transformative journey of self-acceptance, resilience, and the courage to rewrite one's story.