The Butterfly's Daughter by Mary Alice Monroe

The Butterfly's Daughter is a fast, fun read.  But what makes it especially enjoyable, is the backdrop of the story of the remarkable migration of the Monarch butterfly.  Each chapter starts out telling us a little bit about this phenomenal annual migration, and it is the emotional touchstone for the journey the women in the book undertake.  Luz Avilla's grandmother, the local butterfly lady, purchases an old, orange VW bug for a road grip home to Mexico.  When she dies, unexpectedly, Luz is inspired to take her grandmother's ashes home.  This story is about family, the fragility of relationships, and having the courage to embrace change.  A wonderful story of transformation and growth.