Until We Reach Home

by Lynn Austin

Overview

Life in Sweden feels like an endless winter to Elin Carlson after the deaths of her parents. When circumstances become unbearable, she determines to find a safe haven for her sisters.

So begins their journey to America . . . the land of dreams and second chances.

But as hardship becomes their constant companion, Elin, Kirsten, and Sofia question their decision to immigrate to Chicago. Will their hopes for the future ever be realized?

ONLY IN CROSSING A SEEMINGLY ENDLESS OCEAN WILL THEY FIND THE TRUE MEANING OF LOVE, FAITH, AND HOME

A Christy Award Winner

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441218636
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/01/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	432
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Lynn Austin, a former teacher who writes and speaks full time, has won three Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into a Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home near Chicago, Illinois.
Lynn Austin has sold more than one and a half million copies of her books worldwide. A former teacher who now writes and speaks full-time, she has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into an Original Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home in western Michigan. Learn more at www.lynnaustin.org.

What People are Saying About This

Melissa Meeks

"As usual Lynn Austin plucks the heartstrings of readers with her vivid prose and characters that leap to life for the reader. As an avid reader of historical fiction it is so rare to find both an engrossing story with such believable characters as the Carlson sisters and the rich historical details I have come to crave and know this author will deliver. These alone will continue to rank this author amongst my favorites and her skill at crafting a narrative that tugs at a reader's emotions guarantees my loyalty for future projects as well."--(Melissa Meeks, ChristianBookwormReviews.com)

Penny Goodwin

"Until We Reach Home touched me on many different levels. It is a look into history and the fact that some deep family secrets and scandals are ageless. Erin, Kristen, and Sofia each have their own secrets that will shock each other when they are discovered. But these girls love each other, and are willing to forgive when needed, offer support and guidance where needed. This is a true testament to how a family should be.... a story that shouldn't be missed by any reader of historical fiction. It is sure to touch your soul."--(Penny Goodwin, LoveRomancesandMore.com)

Lindsey Freitas

"Until We Reach Home gave me a new appreciation for the struggles immigrants go through, especially since many women and children have had to brave this journey all alone.... I also loved the sisters' characters and wanted to see how they dealt with their struggles. I was very satisfied by the end and recommend this novel as a good read!"--(Lindsey Freitas, BookLoons.com)

Cindy Crosby

"Four-time Christy Award winner Lynn Austin follows the lives of three sisters as they emigrate from Sweden to America and make a new life there in Until We Reach Home.... Austin is a veteran historical fiction novelist ... and includes solid historical details, from the cramped and unsanitary conditions of a two-week ocean crossing from England to America, to the types of food and clothing typical of the time period. She is careful to incorporate numerous sensory details, including what the girls might see, hear, taste and smell.... Fans of inspirational historical fiction will enjoy Austin's tale of three sisters who find faith, comfort, resiliency and love in a new country."--(Cindy Crosby, FaithfulReader.com)

Editorial Reviews

One of the things that makes Lynn Austin one of my favorite authors is her ability to write characters whose lives mirror real life no matter what time period she is writing from. This book takes place in the late 1800s but you still find flawed characters dealing with issues that still plague us.... She also has the ability to present the message of Christ without making it feel forced. It flows with the circumstances in the lives of the characters and like it would in real life. The characters in this story are not happy-go-lucky. They are angry with God for their circumstances and His apparent lack of care for their pain and we are present as they work their way through their grief.... I still enjoyed this one a lot though and I would recommend it to readers of Christian Fiction and Historical Fiction.

The Sleepy Reader (readingtoolate.net)