THE SUMMIT is an allegorical tale of Mallery, our female protagonist who hides her ideas in a book beneath her pillow. She decides to escape the constraints of the land of Baybel to pursue her Summit, which holds the promise of a bigger and better future. In this realistic fantasy, she crosses multiple terrains, mountainous caverns, and rocky hills. Along the way, she discovers she has the courage and everything within her to press on to reach the very top. Mallery, which means "the unfortunate and insignificant one," uses her Band of Hope to affirm her ideas, strengths, and uniqueness to set her apart from the ordinary. She emerges from the tangled forest, cave of discovery, and bridge of possibility strong and fearless, ready to meet her future. Readers will enjoy the magical realism of traveling through the different lands. Especially relevant for today is the Land of Allure and the Social Media Circus, which serve to distract Mallery from her goal. Only after she gets stuck on a roundabout does she see the emptiness in what's not real. Mallery has to regain her focus to stick with her larger purpose in getting to her Summit, which is atop Hero Mountain(R). The principles she learns along the way not only contribute to her success, but are applicable for most any reader. Note from the Author: The momentum, yet obstruction and difficulty in climbing to a Summit captures the highs and lows of a life committed to growth and lifelong learning. Many have lost their way, not knowing which way to turn as distractions, fear and discouragement create a mental fog that is almost impenetrable. It takes work and resolve to pivot and consider a self leadership path that is not easy, can be navigated and will be tremendously rewarding. My hope is for you to reach your successful Summit as you make decisions to conquer your own obstacles and demons of personal and professional development that hold you back from reaching your potential. A Journey Through: FOREST OF PURPOSE, KEYS OF COURAGE, GEMS OF OPPORTUNITY, BRIDGE OF POSSIBILITY, LAND OF ALLURE, WALL OF RELATIONSHIPS, HERO MOUNTAIN(R)