Certainly, there are real enough encounters on this post feminist, self helping Yellow Brick Road, and most of them remind us of how dangerous those woods remain for women who walk them alone: There are men who appear dangerous but aren’t, men who seem helpful but menacingly so, men who act every bit as badly as they look, and snakes who become caterpillars when caught by flashlight. But there are also moments of uncluttered hope and encouragement, like a freely offered pair of new boots, a youn