Sypnosis
Two young friends embark upon an epic journey across 1940s middle America in search of answers, a family, and a place to call home.
The only kind of life Brighton Turner understands is the one she has endured within the dreary walls of a rural Pennsylvania asylum. A nurse has thoughtfully educated and raised Brighton, but she has also kept vital information from her in order to keep her close. Brighton befriends a boy whom she calls Angel—he doesn’t know his name—and as the two of them learn more about what lies beyond the walls they call home, they fight for their release and eventually escape.
However, the world outside the only place they’ve ever known is not what they expect. They have no real names, no money, and no help—and they must rely upon the kindness of strangers as they walk and hitchhike from Pennsylvania to Michigan to find their last hope of a home.
This heartbreaking journey, narrated in gorgeous prose, explores what it means to belong—and to scour the universe with fresh eyes for the brightness within.
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About The Author
Elizabeth Byler Younts gained a worldwide audience through her first book, Seasons: A Real Story of an Amish Girl. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed novel The Solace of Water and the Promise of Sunrise series. Elizabeth lives in Central Pennsylvania with her husband, her two daughters, and a small menagerie of well-loved pets.
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Website: https://www.elizabethbyleryounts.com
Twitter: @ElizabethYounts
This is a first time author for me, and it will not be the last time I read anything by her. I enjoyed this story, but for me, it was a haunting setting. This was a tough book to get through, as it is a haunting story of pain and despair, that pulled me in, nonetheless broke my heart. I would recommend this book to anyone who may possibly be able to relate to Brighton and Angel’s past and present.
I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishing in exchange for my honest opinion.
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