Until We Reach Home
Bloomington, MN: Bethany House Publishers, 2008. Trade paperback. 428, [4] p. Life in Sweden seems like an endless winter for three sisters after their parents' suicide. Joining 16 million other immigrants who leave their homelands for America between 1890 and 1920, Ellin, Kirsten, and Sophia begin the long, difficult journey fraught with hardships. From the author's website: "Lynn resigned from teaching to write full-time in 1992. Since then she has published twelve novels. Five of her historical novels, Hidden Places, Candle in the Darkness, Fire by Night, A Proper Pursuit, and Until We Reach Home have won Christy Awards in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, and 2009 for excellence in Christian Fiction. Fire by Night was also one of only five inspirational fiction books chosen by Library Journal for their top picks of 2003, and All She Ever Wanted was chosen as one of the five inspirational top picks of 2005. Lynn's novel Hidden Places has been made into a movie for the Hallmark Channel, starring actress Shirley Jones. Ms Jones received a 2006 Emmy Award nomination for her portrayal of Aunt Batty in the film." About the novel, from Blogcritics: "Austin explores the themes of family and finding a home. Three women characters fighting and winning against adversity send a message of women s empowerment.....The story also gives insights into Swedish culture and how difficult being a non-English speaking immigrant must be. The way Austin depicts the American Swedish community in Chicago felt altogether believable with its old-world village mentality. Condition: Good. Signed by author. Cover has slight wear and soiling. SOme wear to pages.
Keywords: Immigration, Emigrants, Chicago, Orphans, Suicide, Hope, Elin Carlson, Kristen Carlson, Ellis Island
ISBN: 9780764204951
[Book #66366]
Price: $37.50