Taylor Greer is the main character in the novel "The Bean Trees" by Barbara Kingsolver. She is a young woman from Kentucky who embarks on a journey to find independence and purpose. Throughout her travels, she encounters various challenges and forms meaningful relationships with diverse characters. As the story unfolds, Taylor unexpectedly becomes a guardian to a Native American child named Turtle. This experience transforms her life, leading her to confront issues of motherhood, identity, and community. The novel explores themes of resilience and the importance of connection in overcoming life's obstacles.