Don't Let My Baby Do Rodeo: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Family Reckoning As the title suggests, Don't Let My Baby Do Rodeo is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of family, identity, and belonging. Set against the backdrop of technological evolution and the ever-changing world, the book tells the story of Maya Shulman and Alex Rubin, two individuals who have been on separate journeys of self-discovery and personal growth. The narrative begins in 1992 when Maya, a Ukrainian exchange student, meets Alex, the coddled son of Russian immigrants, and their lives take an unexpected turn. Twenty years later, they are living in suburban New Jersey with their eight-year-old adopted son, Max, who has suddenly become feral, consorting with wild animals and running away to sit face down in a river. This enigmatic behavior prompts Maya and Alex to embark on a cross-country trip to Montana to track down Max's birth parents, marking their first drive west of New Jersey and a journey that will have seismic consequences for themselves and their family. The Plot Unfolds The plot of Don't Let My Baby Do Rodeo revolves around the themes of technology evolution, personal paradigms, and the human need for survival and unity in a world filled with conflict and division.

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