Magda by the River

Angela Young’s novel, Magda by the River centers on the captivating journey of Magdalene, known affectionately as Magda. Feeling suffocated by the monotony of her small village life, weary of battling societal expectations, and yearning for acceptance, Magda longs for change. Her life takes an exciting turn when she joins a traveling troupe of performers, where she forges deep friendships that open her eyes to the possibilities and ‘more’ she has been seeking.

However, the most significant journey in Magda’s life is the introspective one. It’s a path that leads her to a profound understanding of her identity and self-acceptance, making Magda by the River not just a story of adventure, but also a tale of personal discovery and growth.

Angela Young is a teacher and writer living in beautiful California. She has published numerous research articles, but her true love is for storytelling. Angela worked in the technology field and started a technology-based business early in her career. Her love for learning nudged her toward university life, and she earned her Ph.D. in organizational behavior before starting life as a teacher. Happier in nature than indoors, Angela adores and respects nature and spends as much time as possible among the trees. Hiking, biking, organic gardening, cooking healthy concoctions of all sorts, and walks with her pup, Milo, are all-time favorite activities.