Fly Away

By: Kristin Hannah

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

Length: 16 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

The number one New York Times best-selling author returns to the characters in Firefly Lane in her next blockbuster novel, Fly Away. Once, a long time ago, I walked down a night-darkened road called Firefly Lane, all alone, on the worst night of my life, and I found a kindred spirit. That was our beginning. More than 30 years ago. TullyandKate. You and me against the world. Best friends forever.

But stories end, don't they? You lose the people you love and you have to find a way to go on...Tully Hart has always been larger than life, a woman fueled by big dreams and driven by memories of a painful past. She thinks she can overcome anything until her best friend, Kate Ryan, dies. Tully tries to fulfill her deathbed promise to Kate - to be there for Kate's children - but Tully knows nothing about family or motherhood or taking care of people. Sixteen-year-old Marah Ryan is devastated by her mother's death. Her father, Johnny, strives to hold the family together, but even with his best efforts, Marah becomes unreachable in her grief. Nothing and no one seems to matter to her...until she falls in love with a young man who makes her smile again and leads her into his dangerous, shadowy world.

Dorothy Hart - the woman who once called herself Cloud - is at the center of Tully's tragic past. She repeatedly abandoned her daughter, Tully, as a child, but now she comes back, drawn to her daughter's side at a time when Tully is most alone. At long last, Dorothy must face her darkest fear: Only by revealing the ugly secrets of her past can she hope to become the mother her daughter needs.

A single, tragic choice and a middle-of-the-night phone call will bring these women together and set them on a poignant, powerful journey of redemption. Each has lost her way, and they will need each one another - and maybe a miracle - to transform their lives.

An emotionally complex, heart-wrenching novel about love, motherhood, loss, and new beginnings, Fly Away reminds us that where there is life, there is hope, and where there is love, there is forgiveness.

Told with her trademark powerful storytelling and illuminating prose, Kristin Hannah reveals why she is one of the most beloved writers of our day. Includes a Reading Group Guide Read by Kristin Hannah

©2013 Kristin Hannah (P)2013 Macmillan Audio

Blown away by Fly Away

I was blown away by Fly Away. It was really the sequel that brought closure to the first book, Firefly Lane. It was an emotional read and there were so many train wrecks that had to be resolved. Love conquers all in this story and there is hope. Great book and a great look into the inner workings of so many of the characters. I highly recommend this book.

"Fly Away" is a MUST read!!!

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

First of all if you read FireFly Lane? Fly Away continues the story, Second "Susan Ericksen is an EXCELLENT Narrator!!! Third I LOVED the Story was VERY well Written!! alot of it was VERY Sad, But Very Good !!!!

What did you like best about this story?

I liked that you learned more about Tully and her Mother.

Have you listened to any of Susan Ericksen’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

YES! I have and her Performances ARE ALWAYS Excellent!!!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

YES!!! I Cried like a baby A LOT!! it's a VERY Touching Story!!! it hit home in some ways!!

Any additional comments?

I liked that Fly Away finished the Story about Tully & Katie it WAS VERY WELL Written!!!

If you read Firefly Lane, don’t skip this one!

Tully, Johnny, and Mara fall apart after loosing Kate. In falling apart they lose each other. Kate was, after all, the glue that held them together. This is there story.
Susan Erickson again did a fabulous job.
Happy Listening!

Gifted Author

This book is about life. It shows the depravity of man but the power of forgiveness. As I read the book I was thankful for the closeness of my family. Reading this book however, made me realize what I already knew. There are so many individuals, in real life, who struggle to grasp the true meaning of life. Love is powerful, and as the Bible says in I Corinthians 13 .....the greatest of these is love.

Love Love Love this book.

Would you listen to Fly Away again? Why?

Yes! It was that good!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Fly Away?

When Tully was in the hospital and she "saw" Kate again.

What about Susan Ericksen’s performance did you like?

Everything. She had the perfect voice for this story.

Who was the most memorable character of Fly Away and why?

It's hard to just name one. I liked each and every character in this story.

Any additional comments?

This book made me realize that you shouldn't judge people for their actions. You never know what struggles someone may be going through.

Loved this book. Heat-wrenching and hopeful.

Loved this book. Love everything by Kristin Hannah. Heart wrenching and hopeful, it’s your insight into 11 disappointments families and friends.

The sequel!

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

Listen to Firefly lane. I had both in my wish list for a long time and was like ok, I'll download. I'm sorry I didn't do it earlier!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Fly Away?

Letting go of the past and moving on

Which scene was your favorite?

When Tullie repaired her relationship with her mom.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both!

Any additional comments?

Great listen!

Bring tissues

Such a great story. Answers many questions from Firefly Lane in such an artistic way.

Awareness and True Feelings!

The book is a wonderful book and will stand alone but it's a wonderful follow-up !!! I am hooked on Kiristin's books!!

Real

I’m a widow..10 yrs now. Married 30 yrs. During the last 10 yrs I have experienced at one time or another the emotions of every single character in this book. I still do. Normal human emotions. Even though we are all different & express our emotions in different ways.....it’s all human. I always find it hard or almost impossible to describe what’s going on in my mind. Kristin Hannah has nailed it. Instead of looking & judging from the outside.....crazy,lost it, out of control, avoiding pain, avoiding people you get to understand their reasons. AGAIN NAILED IT!!!!!!!