Aliens in America

Kaitlin holds a grudge against her father throughout the whole story.  It seemed to originate when she moved out an her mother passed away.  Her father wanted to move on and she didn't like that idea. She doesn't stay in contact with her father and she doesn't talk to him about their issues as a family, instead she holds a grudge and doesn't try to fix it. The authors tone is serious yet sincere at the same time, she has a lot of memories yet doesn't want new ones with a new mother.  I think many kids don't want another person trying to play mom or dad, especially with the author and he sister being so old, they are ready to do their own thing, not start a new family.  I think if you talk about it and move on and give it a try, families can definitely work it out.