The Same Sky

By: Amanda Eyre Ward

Narrated by: Maria Cabezas, Therese Plummer

Alice and her husband Jake own a barbecue restaurant in Austin, Texas. Hardworking and popular in their community, they have a loving marriage and thriving business, but Alice still feels that something is missing, lying just beyond reach. Carla is a strong-willed young girl who's had to grow up fast, acting as caretaker to her six-year-old brother Junior. Years ago, her mother left the family behind in Honduras to make the arduous, illegal journey to Texas. But when Carla's grandmother dies and violence in the city escalates, Carla takes fate into her own hands - and with Junior, she joins the thousands of children making their way across Mexico to America, facing great peril for the chance at a better life.

In this elegant novel, the lives of Alice and Carla will intersect in a profound and surprising way. Poignant and arresting, The Same Sky is about finding courage through struggle, hope amid heartache, and summoning the strength - no matter what dangers await - to find the place where you belong.

©2015 Amanda Eyre Ward (P)2015 Recorded Books

A beautiful nightmare story of life, immigration & adoption

Beautiful perspective of nightmarish life events of two women and how they connect but never meet. They each save each other.

Thoughtfully written

Enjoyed this book. Not a lot of ‘fluff/filler’, making it a clear parallel storyline to follow.

Heart wrenching & beautiful

I loved this - it’s a tough story but a powerful one - highly recommended. Have tissues handy 🥹

Poignant telling of a migrant’s journey and the pain of infertility.

This was a touching story, in part from the point of view of a child (12 years) who was making her way with her 6 yr old brother toward north America (snd their mother) from Honduras. We often read articles in the paper or online about migrants making their way to America but it’s different hearing it from an individuals point of view, especially a child with no other options. It’s also a story about accepting the reality of our lives and doing the best we can with what we have, as well as about how people can come together to meet one another’s needs and how that can blossom into joy and opportunity. I also appreciated the aspect of the story that addressed not listening to advice or pressure from one’s family, but making decisions for one’s self.

The incredible descriptions of the journey and the characters

Wish it hadn’t ended it was that great and hoping for a sequel? Would love to know where the characters are now!