Book Review and Give Away: The Shortest Way Home by Juliette Fay
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Posted by Dina
Book Description
Reminiscent of Jonathan Tropper and Marisa de los Santos, a novel full of humor and hope for finding yourself where you least expect to.
Sean Doran has spent twenty years in third-world war zones and natural disaster areas, fully embracing his purpose: to do as much good as possible. But when burnout sets in, Sean finds himself drawn home to Belham, Massachusetts, the setting of Juliette Fay's much-loved Shelter Me. There, he discovers that his steely elderly aunt, dramatic sister, and quirky nephew are having a little natural disaster of their own. But it's an old friend -- the class wallflower -- who has Sean wondering if his destiny is about to be rewritten all over again, in another perfect serving of a slice of life from the irresistible Fay.
My Thoughts
The Shortest Way Home is the story of a man who has dedicated his life to helping others. Believing that he has a genetic disease that will eventually claim his life, Sean has spent 20 years working as a nurse in disaster areas all over the world. Facing inevitable burnout, Sean heads home to recover - and finds out that his family needs him desperately.
The Shortest Way Home is a warm and engaging story that deals with some serious issues. The most interesting one for me was the choice between helping strangers and helping close to home. What is the definition of selflessness?
The Shortest Way Home
is new today from Penguin Books.
The Giveaway
One lucky U.S/Canadian reader will win a copy of The Shortest Way Home.
To enter, please follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter form.
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Disclaimer / Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the book with no obligation for a positive review. No compensation was obtained for this post.
Reminiscent of Jonathan Tropper and Marisa de los Santos, a novel full of humor and hope for finding yourself where you least expect to.
Sean Doran has spent twenty years in third-world war zones and natural disaster areas, fully embracing his purpose: to do as much good as possible. But when burnout sets in, Sean finds himself drawn home to Belham, Massachusetts, the setting of Juliette Fay's much-loved Shelter Me. There, he discovers that his steely elderly aunt, dramatic sister, and quirky nephew are having a little natural disaster of their own. But it's an old friend -- the class wallflower -- who has Sean wondering if his destiny is about to be rewritten all over again, in another perfect serving of a slice of life from the irresistible Fay.
My Thoughts
The Shortest Way Home is the story of a man who has dedicated his life to helping others. Believing that he has a genetic disease that will eventually claim his life, Sean has spent 20 years working as a nurse in disaster areas all over the world. Facing inevitable burnout, Sean heads home to recover - and finds out that his family needs him desperately.
The Shortest Way Home is a warm and engaging story that deals with some serious issues. The most interesting one for me was the choice between helping strangers and helping close to home. What is the definition of selflessness?
The Shortest Way Home
is new today from Penguin Books.
The Giveaway
One lucky U.S/Canadian reader will win a copy of The Shortest Way Home.
To enter, please follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter form.
* If you can't see the form, please refresh your page, make sure Javascript is enabled, or try another browser.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Disclaimer / Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the book with no obligation for a positive review. No compensation was obtained for this post.
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October 30, 2012 at 11:37 PM
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November 15, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Please Enter Me In Your Book Giveaway
It Would Be Great To Win A
Copy Of The Shortest Way Home
By Juliette Fay.
In Response To Your Question Of
What's on your reading list?
I Am Currently Not Reading Any Books
But If I Won This Book I Would Gladly Read It.
Thank You For Having This Giveaway!!!
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Forever Odd by Dean Koontz
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