"A journey from middle school to young adult, it's a glimpse inside the heart and soul of growth. The heartache, the headbands, the hopes and dreams and disappointments. There is love and wonder. There is realization. All of the lessons of a life lived, whether thoughtfully or with abandon." -from the introduction Broken into four sections, From the Dust recounts the world, the mistakes, the people, and the advice of Sarah Jane Levin.