In her book "Lone Wolf," Jodi Picoult explores the profound reactions people have to distressing news. When faced with an unavoidable and painful truth, individuals can either succumb to despair or harness their strength to move forward. This duality presents a critical choice between surrendering to the emotional weight of a tragedy or standing resiliently to confront the challenges ahead.
The metaphor of looming news compared to Everest underscores the monumental...