The Rudder: A Novel With Several Heroes is a work of fiction written by Mary S. Watts. The story follows the lives of several characters, each with their own unique struggles and experiences. The central theme of the book is the idea of finding one's true purpose in life, and the search for meaning and fulfillment. The title of the book is a metaphor for the idea that we are all navigating our way through life, and that we need to find our own rudder...