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The Same Journey All Along
What do you do when the idea of living with an unthinkable tragedy hurts more than the idea of not living at all? One late-night moment on a lonely Oregon road sows both heartache and love and launches a search to answer this question.
Retired English teacher Maggie Berry knows exactly what she has to do about her life that has suddenly gone from everyday normal to unbearable. That is until she meets 12-year-old Minnow Marsh, who charms her, but more importantly needs her help. Minnow’s life is upended as she navigates the turbulent waters of a self-serving mother and an impersonal bureaucracy, threatening not only her happiness, but her safety.
Is concern for a child in need enough to make a damaged life worth living? Or are the cruelties that have followed Minnow throughout her childhood a poison that will engulf Maggie as well? Join the engaging characters in The Same Journey All Along on this pilgrimage as they seek answers to some of life’s toughest questions.
Retired English teacher Maggie Berry knows exactly what she has to do about her life that has suddenly gone from everyday normal to unbearable. That is until she meets 12-year-old Minnow Marsh, who charms her, but more importantly needs her help. Minnow’s life is upended as she navigates the turbulent waters of a self-serving mother and an impersonal bureaucracy, threatening not only her happiness, but her safety.
Is concern for a child in need enough to make a damaged life worth living? Or are the cruelties that have followed Minnow throughout her childhood a poison that will engulf Maggie as well? Join the engaging characters in The Same Journey All Along on this pilgrimage as they seek answers to some of life’s toughest questions.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2024
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November 13, 2024
This impressive debut checks all the boxes for a great read: unforgettable characters, meaningful dialogue, a powerful opening, and an engrossing story that had me hooked from start to finish. The main characters, Maggie and Minnow, are skillfully crafted and deeply relatable, pulling me further into their journey with each page. The story beautifully explores how seemingly ‘random’ human connections can evolve into life-altering bonds that shape us for years to come. Highly recommended!
October 15, 2024
I liked the characters, and my heart broke for them as they tried to navigate sad and sometimes frightening circumstances. I wanted to take care of Minnow while comforting Maggie. As their stories intertwined, . I hoped for a good outcome for both, and was angry at events that got in their way. I enjoyed the authors writing style and use of descriptive language and hints of events to come.
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