In How I Learned to Drive, Paula Vogel describes the maturing process of Lil' Bit as she slowly begins to distance herself from her obsessive step-uncle. Although Uncle Peck means the best for Lil Bit, he takes advantage of her in her youth, making Lil' Bit become dependent and attached to him. As Lil' Bit matures, she recognizes the wrong in his obsession of her, and decides its time to move on with her life.