Oceans Apart

By: Karen Kingsbury

Narrated by: Joyce Bean

Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

A forgotten secret. A shocking discovery. A sacrifice of love that will bring Connor Evans to his knees.

A story of hope and redemption from number one New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury.

Airline pilot Connor Evans and his wife, Michele, seem to be the perfect couple living what looks like a perfect life. Then, a plane goes down in the Pacific Ocean. One of the casualties is Kiahna Siefert, a flight attendant Connor knew well. Too well.

Kiahna’s will is very clear: Before her seven-year-old son, Max, can be turned over to the state, he must spend the summer with the father he’s never met, the father who doesn’t know he exists - Connor Evans. Now, will the presence of one lonely child and the truth he represents destroy Connor’s family? Or is it possible for healing and hope to appear in the shape of a seven-year-old boy?

©2004 Karen Kingsbury (P)2004 The Zondervan Corporation

Critic reviews

2005, Christian Book Award Winner, Winner

Shared Tears Again.

As with every book I have listened to, this one was as wonderful as all the rest.

another wonderful sweet heartfelt Story by Karen K

another wonderful Story by Karen Kingsbury. This is a sweetheart felt story that I absolutely loved.

Great Christian novel

This is a great novel for Christian listeners who like God-centred fiction with a well thought-out storyline and true to life characters. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this novel and having been close to someone who went through a similar situation, I thought Karen Kingsbury captured the emotions in a very realistic way. It was beautifully narrated and I was sad to finish the story.
Non-Christians would probably find the emphasis on a relationship with God rather heavy going and even confusing at times but I enjoyed every minute of it.

I could not stop listening

I loved this book. It will tear at your heartstrings and keep you wanting more.

Good

It was Pretty easy to figure the outcome from early on. Needed a few more twists.

Great

i couldn't stop listening...what a wonderful story about love, tragedy, betrayal, and forgiveness. very inspirational.

What A Story!

What an excellent Christian story. It made me smile, and it made me want to cry. What a talented author! And Joyce Bean did an excellent performance as narrator! Well worth the credit. I think this one is a keeper!

emotionally layered and touching...

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would definitely recommend this book to a friend. It was much more layered than I thought it would be.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Max the little boy was hands down my favorite character, it was impossible not to fall in love with him and want all his joy and happiness to come true. From the simple faith to his ability to win your heart...

Which scene was your favorite?

The final scene is one of the best although I greatly appreciated Michelle's visit with Loren, Connor's dad. The depth that was given to the characters made you love each one.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, and nearly did...it took me a weekend to have it finished.

Any additional comments?

Karen Kingsbury created a masterpiece in this book. Although predictable at moments, the depth she gave her characters and their dilemmas had me crying on and off the entire way through. It is not a light read and yet when I finished it I have a lightness and hope that burns bright. I read/listen to stories to find beauty in life or rather things as they can be with God as the center. Ms. Kingsbury gave a little more light to the darkness with this novel.

Love is forgiveness

Great story of faith and forgiveness. A good warm feeling story.
It keeps your attention.

Good Story

I enjoyed the book and the reading but was distracted by the music during the reading. Wish they had done without that, other than that, I enjoyed the book.