Chasing Liberty
Chasing Liberty by Theresa Linden, published by Silver Fire Publishing in October 2015, is a young adult novel that delves into a dystopian future where individual freedoms are severely restricted. The story follows Liberty 554-062466-84, who has been conditioned from birth to fulfill a government-mandated vocation that prioritizes genetic contributions to society over personal choice. As her designated role as a Breeder approaches, Liberty grapples with the implications of a life dictated by the state, leading her to seek a way out of her predetermined path.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of genetic engineering and the erosion of personal autonomy within a futuristic society. Liberty’s journey takes a dramatic turn when she is rescued by a secret group that challenges the oppressive structures of Aldonia. This edition, comprising 330 pages, invites readers to reflect on the consequences of a government that prioritizes collective good over individual rights, highlighting the stark realities of a world where human life is diminished and the traditional family unit has vanished.
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In two weeks her vocation begins. She must find a way out.
Liberty 554-062466-84 of Aldonia grew up knowing that one day she, along with every member of society, must contribute to the greater good. She’s been measured, tested, and examined all her life, and now they’ve matched her to a vocation. They want her attributes–intelligence, beauty, health–to pass on to the next generation.
Life begins in the laboratory, making the family obsolete. Using top specimens, scientists create and implant only the best into the fittest women. Every girl in Aldonia wishes she had this vocation because of the alleged bonuses and privileges that come with it. But Liberty does not want to be a Breeder.
As the day draws near, Liberty is attacked. She’s about to lose consciousness when someone rescues her. She wakes in an underground facility, discovering a secret group that watches over Aldonia. Before they return her to society, she witnesses the rescue of a man scheduled for government re-education. They rescued him. They can rescue her.
Set in the not-so-distant future, Chasing Liberty is a young adult novel about a woman who wants to direct her own life, instead of having it controlled by the government. This novel explores the loss the individual faces when government is allowed to grow too big and reach too far. The traditional family is nonexistent. Human life loses value. The earth is elevated above man.
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