Long Way Home

A Poignant Novel of Courage and Compassion in the Shadow of WWII

By: Lynn Austin

Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman

In this gripping portrait of war and its aftermath from bestselling author Lynn Austin, a young woman searches for the truth her childhood friend won’t discuss after returning from World War II, revealing a story of courage, friendship, and faith.

Peggy Serrano couldn’t wait for her best friend to come home from the war. But the Jimmy Barnett who returns is much different from the Jimmy who left, changed so drastically by his experience as a medic in Europe that he can barely function. When he attempts the unthinkable, his parents check him into the VA hospital. Peggy determines to help the Barnetts unravel what might have happened to send their son over the edge. She starts by contacting Jimmy’s war buddies, trying to identify the mysterious woman in the photo they find in Jimmy’s belongings.

Seven years earlier, sensing the rising tide against her people, Gisela Wolff and her family flee Germany aboard the passenger ship St. Louis, bound for Havana, Cuba. Gisela meets Sam Shapiro on board and the two fall quickly in love. But the ship is denied safe harbor and sent back to Europe. Thus begins Gisela’s perilous journey of exile and survival, made possible only by the kindness and courage of a series of strangers she meets along the way, including one man who will change the course of her life.

So good

This is one of Lynn Austin’s best. Sarah Zimmerman is the perfect narrator for this story. As always, Lynn Austin’s attention to historical details shines, but the way she deals with a crisis of faith in the midst of tragedy and horrendous evil is what really stands out. If you’re a Lynn Austin fan you will live thus story. If you’re not, this book will make you one.

Worth the time

Interesting story and great narrator. With what is going on with Israel and Palestine currently it shows how and why people need to help .

The details really paint a picture in your mind

What an amazing story.. to hear 2 stories that end up entwined together is special. Great story and the reader does a fantastic job.

Another great one from Lynn Austin!

This was such a sweet story. Everyone needs a Peggy in their life! One of the things that stood out to me the most is the narrarator couldn't have been more perfect for this story. she does the perfect accents, especially for a 1940's story. She made this story come to life!

Couldn’t put it down. Lynn Austin didn’t disappoint as usual!

Wouldn’t have picked a book about the war and what the Jewish people went though but it was of the best books I have read. Lynn Austin has become one of my favorite authors. I don’t think I have read one of her books that I didn’t love!