How Do I Fit In?: A Swedish Family History

The ship’s engines made a deep rumbling sound like thunder and there was a steady tremor under their feet. Then the ship’s whistle blew loud and long. The engines began a steady drumbeat, which was even louder than the rumbling sound. Charlie and Ida looked at each other. Ida could see fear in Charlie’s eyes. The next moment, Charlie hugged her, and she returned his embrace. “I guess we’re off to America!” Charlie shouted. “There’...