The Shortest Way Home: A Novel

Author: Fay, Juliette

Edition: Reprint

Number Of Pages: 386

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A NOVEL FULL OF HUMOR AND HOPE FOR FINDING YOURSELF WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECTED Sean has spent twenty years in Third World war zones and natural disaster areas, fully embracing what he’d always felt was his life’s mission. But when burnout sets in, Sean is reluctantly drawn home to Belham, Massachusetts, the setting of Fay’s much-loved Shelter Me. There, he discovers that his steely aunt, overly dramatic sister, and quirky nephew are having a little natural disaster of their own. When he reconnects with a woman from his past, Sean has to wonder if the bonds of love and loyalty might just rewrite his destiny. Completely relatable, The Shortest Way Home is another perfect serving of a slice of life from the irresistible Fay. Winner of the Library Journal Award for Best Women's Fiction From Booklist Sean Doran is an expert at keeping his family at a distance, for good reason. His mother died a long, slow death from Huntington’s disease, and Sean isn’t certain that he’s dodged that genetically passed bullet. So he finds his purpose as a nurse in Third World countries, patching up strangers, victims of tribal warfare. Twenty years after his mother’s death, he flies back to the States to recharge and steps into a whole new disaster zone. His elderly aunt is showing signs of dementia, his 11-year-old orphaned nephew seems to be raising himself, and Sean’s sister, fed up with keeping an eye on both, heads off to pursue an acting career. Fay’s third novel follows the heartfelt journey of a man who has spent a lifetime escaping family ties only to discover a pull much more fulfilling than leaving. Fans of Fay’s first novel, Shelter Me (2009), will spot a familiar face in Sean’s hometown, and readers old and new will fall in love with the flawed, endearing cast of characters. A beautifully written novel infused with Fay’s generous spirit. --Diane Holcomb

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Praise for The Shortest Way Home:

“Fay is one of the best authors of women’s fiction, and her novels are not to be missed. A moving, introspective look at what it means to be family, and to be truly home.” —Library Journal, starred review“Fans of Fay’s first novel, Shelter Me (2009), will spot a familiar face in Sean’s hometown, and readers old and new will fall in love with the flawed, endearing cast of characters. A beautifully written novel infused with Fay’s generous spirit.” —Booklist“Fay’s third novel (after Deep Down True) is a touching exploration of a damaged family working to repair itself, with universal appeal.” —Publishers Weekly“Full of humorous and tender moments as well as subtle revelations, The Shortest Way Home is a quietly powerful exploration of one man's journey back to himself.”–Bookreporter.com“The Shortest Way Home is as complex and full of surprises as the well-examined life. This is one beautiful novel, rich with depth and heart.”—Julianna Baggott, bestselling author of Pure“The Shortest Way Home is Juliette Fay’s best yet and shows us that loving the people in your life can be as exciting, as daring, as difficult an adventure as any.”—Marisa de los Santos, New York Times bestselling author of Falling Together and Love Walked In“The Shortest Way Home is full of heart and of understanding about the often awkwardcollection we call ‘family.’”—Meg Waite Clayton, bestselling author of The Wednesday Sisters“If you’ve ever thought you or anyone in your family might be just a bit less than perfect, read this book.”—Nancy Thayer, author of Summer Breeze“With trademark wit and grace, Juliette Fay portrays a man forced to rescue his family as he reaches for his own freedom. She keeps you turning the pages, even as you want to stop and admire her writing.”—Randy Susan Meyers, author of The Murderer’s Daughters“Insightful, funny, and tender-hearted…full of truths about family, falling in love, and finding out who we are meant to be.”—Amy Hatvany, author of Best Kept Secret and Outside the Lines“A touching and engrossing story about the ...

EAN: 9780143121916

Release Date: 30-10-2012

Languages: English

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