"Are we there yet?" How often we've heard those words, begging for finality to an outing. Yet, the adventure along the way can be a road to many discoveries. The Road to Hana shows how the journey can be a much more valuable experience than simply reaching a destination. In this story, the child is the wise one who yearns to explore nature's wonders along the route, while the adults who take her are too caught up in completing a task instead of appreciating the activity. In the end, the child helps the elders appreciate the beauty of the journey. Larry N. Gerston is a political science professor emeritus and political analyst at NBC Bay area. He has dedicated much of his work to the concept of individual empowerment. About the Illustrator: Gary Beattie is an artist whose talents extend from oil portraits to landscape paintings.