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The Sky We Came Back To
In the fall of 1999, Ethan and Elise meet in an introductory meteorology class at Purdue University. He is a young pilot chasing a future in aviation. She is studying the weather, preparing for a life that will soon take her somewhere else.
Both of them already belong to someone.
What begins as a class project becomes something neither expects, a connection built in quiet conversations and the kind of understanding that’s almost impossible to explain. Then, just as quickly as it began, Elise is gone.
Life moves on. Ethan builds a career in air traffic control, raises a family, and slowly lets pieces of the life he once imagined slip away.
Twelve years later, beneath the crowded summer skies of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, he sees her again.
One look is enough to bring everything back.
What do you do when the person who once changed your life walks back into it?
From Purdue flight training to the busiest control tower in the world, The Sky We Came Back To is a story of a love that came at the wrong time, second chances, and the difficult difference between the life we imagine and the life we choose.
Both of them already belong to someone.
What begins as a class project becomes something neither expects, a connection built in quiet conversations and the kind of understanding that’s almost impossible to explain. Then, just as quickly as it began, Elise is gone.
Life moves on. Ethan builds a career in air traffic control, raises a family, and slowly lets pieces of the life he once imagined slip away.
Twelve years later, beneath the crowded summer skies of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, he sees her again.
One look is enough to bring everything back.
What do you do when the person who once changed your life walks back into it?
From Purdue flight training to the busiest control tower in the world, The Sky We Came Back To is a story of a love that came at the wrong time, second chances, and the difficult difference between the life we imagine and the life we choose.
342 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 2, 2026
About the author
Jeremy Ray DeHaven
22 booksJeremy DeHaven was born in Columbus, Indiana, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University, where he studied aviation and trained to become a professional pilot. He is a commercial, instrument-rated pilot and previously worked as an air traffic controller for the FAA.
Jeremy later built a career in Flight Service and has served as a Quality Assurance Manager for the past eight years. Throughout his career, he has focused on clear communication, sound decision-making, and making complex information easier to understand.
That same approach carries into his writing. Jeremy believes complicated subjects don't have to feel complicated, and his books are written to make information practical, approachable, and useful for everyday people.
Jeremy later built a career in Flight Service and has served as a Quality Assurance Manager for the past eight years. Throughout his career, he has focused on clear communication, sound decision-making, and making complex information easier to understand.
That same approach carries into his writing. Jeremy believes complicated subjects don't have to feel complicated, and his books are written to make information practical, approachable, and useful for everyday people.
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October 21, 2026
It is a story came at the wrong time, second chances. It is also about the life we imagine and the life we choose, lovely book, and excellent
November 5, 2026
The Sky We Came Back To is a beautifully emotional story about love, timing, and the connections that never really leave us. I enjoyed how Ethan and Elise's relationship begins through simple conversations and a shared interest in meteorology, gradually becoming something much deeper than either expected. Their circumstances make their connection complicated, and Elise's sudden departure leaves a sense of unfinished business that stays with Ethan long after life moves forward. The twelve-year separation adds an especially touching dimension to the story.
What I appreciated most was the way the story explores the difference between the life we once dreamed of and the one we eventually choose. Ethan's journey through career, family, and the memories of his past feels relatable, while their unexpected reunion brings back emotions that are difficult to ignore. It's a thoughtful and heartfelt read that makes you reflect on second chances, missed opportunities, and whether some connections are simply too meaningful to forget.
What I appreciated most was the way the story explores the difference between the life we once dreamed of and the one we eventually choose. Ethan's journey through career, family, and the memories of his past feels relatable, while their unexpected reunion brings back emotions that are difficult to ignore. It's a thoughtful and heartfelt read that makes you reflect on second chances, missed opportunities, and whether some connections are simply too meaningful to forget.
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