In "The Books of Great Alta" by Jane Yolen, a significant moment occurs when a goddess addresses someone whose heart has not healed properly from past pain. She acknowledges the flawed healing process, indicating that the scars of previous heartbreak have impacted their ability to love and be loved. This acknowledgment suggests the importance of confronting past traumas for genuine healing. The goddess proposes a radical solution: to break the heart again intentionally. This idea may seem harsh, but it symbolizes a necessary step for proper recovery—resetting the heart to allow it to heal correctly. Through this metaphor, the narrative explores themes of love, resilience, and the transformative power of facing one's emotional wounds.

In "The Books of Great Alta" by Jane Yolen, a significant moment occurs when a goddess addresses someone whose heart has not healed properly from past pain. She acknowledges the flawed healing process, indicating that the scars of previous heartbreak have impacted their ability to love and be loved. This acknowledgment suggests the importance of confronting past traumas for genuine healing.

The goddess proposes a radical solution: to break the heart again intentionally. This idea may seem harsh, but it symbolizes a necessary step for proper recovery—resetting the heart to allow it to heal correctly. Through this metaphor, the narrative explores themes of love, resilience, and the transformative power of facing one's emotional wounds.