Born in the slums of New York, Liz, the protagonist of "Harvard Road", loves her parents dearly despite their drug use. She spent her childhood in an environment full of HIV, AIDS and hunger. At school, Liz's dirty clothes and the lice hidden in her hair made her mocked by her classmates, and she was eventually sent to a girls' home for skipping classes.

At the age of 15, the family that Liz tried so hard to maintain finally broke down. She began to live on the streets, picking up garbage and stealing things. She rode the subway all night, because only here can you sleep warmly. Liz has long known that there is a bright and bright world outside of her life, but she is always separated from that world.

When Liz was living on the street, her mother died of AIDS infection. Liz was deeply touched. She decided not to continue such a life. She wanted to change her fate and return to high school. Liz, who has nowhere to live, often studies and sleeps in subway stations and corridors. She completed the 4-year course in 2 years, and won the "New York Times First Class Scholarship" and entered Harvard University with honors.

This is a story of a girl who struggles with fate. In the face of adversity and despair, her unyielding heroic spirit is touching!