Jandals is a novel by author Rachel Old published in 2016 after a yearlong transition from its original screenplay format. The story follows five young characters from diverse backgrounds through the streets of Amsterdam on one faithful night having met earlier in the day while waiting to enter the famous Anne Frank House. The story is told through the perspective of the narrator, Rebecca “Becca” Fields, a co-ed who is investing in a perceived childlike whim to accompany her new boyfriend Jeremy Fields. The secret trip evolves into an adventurous, historic and empowered quest for peace. She connects with the other characters standing in the arduous line as these college kids weave a culturally rich tale of distinction sharing trending and reflective moments that take a deep dive into the inner psyche of our youth. With an expressive sense of compassion and respect, the funny internationally influenced antidotes enhance a forged relationship of unity as they share a life changing experience following their eye opening visit to the museum.
Plot summary
In the first chapter, Becca is introduced as the focal point. A pretty young lady completing an ambitious and physically demanding summer program in the Black Woods of Colorado where she meets Jeremy Lewis, a charismatic college boy from LA. They journey together to Amsterdam meeting the wise, funny, heroic, miss guided and inexperienced. The adventure of five college kids unfold while they wait on line to enter the Anne Frank House. In the process they reveal personal struggles and inflict reason on the most rigid, antagonist Klark Knight. This culturally diverse group ignite a change and their vision of the future as their actions one evening help avoid an International disaster.
Premise
“We need to give our children more credit for doing the right thing.”
“If we stand comfortably in our ‘shoes’, we act human.”
“If you have patience, you display compassion, with compassion you can forgive, and if you forgive, you can find p e a c e…it is love.”
Places around the World
Plot summary
In the first chapter, Becca is introduced as the focal point. A pretty young lady completing an ambitious and physically demanding summer program in the Black Woods of Colorado where she meets Jeremy Lewis, a charismatic college boy from LA. They journey together to Amsterdam meeting the wise, funny, heroic, miss guided and inexperienced. The adventure of five college kids unfold while they wait on line to enter the Anne Frank House. In the process they reveal personal struggles and inflict reason on the most rigid, antagonist Klark Knight. This culturally diverse group ignite a change and their vision of the future as their actions one evening help avoid an International disaster.
Premise
“We need to give our children more credit for doing the right thing.”
“If we stand comfortably in our ‘shoes’, we act human.”
“If you have patience, you display compassion, with compassion you can forgive, and if you forgive, you can find p e a c e…it is love.”
Places around the World
- Uganda
- Moscow
- Colorado
- New Zealand
- Beijing
- New York
- Washington DC
Jandals is a novel by author Rachel Old published in 2016 after a yearlong transition from its original screenplay format. The story follows five young characters from diverse backgrounds through the streets of Amsterdam on one faithful night having met earlier in the day while waiting to enter the famous Anne Frank House. The story is told through the perspective of the narrator, Rebecca “Becca” Fields, a co-ed who is investing in a perceived childlike whim to accompany her new boyfriend Jeremy Fields. The secret trip evolves into an adventurous, historic and empowered quest for peace. She connects with the other characters standing in the arduous line as these college kids weave a culturally rich tale of distinction sharing trending and reflective moments that take a deep dive into the inner psyche of our youth. With an expressive sense of compassion and respect, the funny internationally influenced antidotes enhance a forged relationship of unity as they share a life changing experience following their eye opening visit to the museum.
