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The Road Home
The Road Home
Author: Tommy Tenney, Mark Andrew Olsen
For Naomi Kauffman Yoder, memories of a Pennsylvania Dutch childhood, abandoned roots, lost connections, and shattered dreams have left her with nothing but loneliness and regret. Now wracked with grief, she comes to a momentous decision.... — For Ruth Escalante Yoder, daughter-in-law and friend to Naomi, she concludes that leaving Las Vegas is t...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780764203305
ISBN-10: 0764203304
Publication Date: 9/1/2007
Pages: 400
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 26 ratings
Publisher: Bethany House
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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mamadoodle avatar reviewed The Road Home on + 1105 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Fantastic! I could hardly put this book down. I highly recommend this to anyone. Its not a book you can skim or read in a day. Its full of parables and modern situations that the Biblical Ruth and Naomi found themselves in - you will be riveted, wanting to know what happens next!
Shellaree avatar reviewed The Road Home on + 270 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
A modern updated version of the Biblical story of Ruth. Naomi wants to go back to her Mennonite roots in the Pennsylvania Dutch country. Ruth goes with her and leaves all she knew in Las Vegas. The story is about their road trip together and the journey once they get there.
I enjoyed the story and since I have been to several of the same places, it was doubly interesting.
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Helpful Score: 3
Good book--not exactly what I expected, but still good. A lot of time was given to the actual road trip home. The part of the book spent in Amish country was definitely the highlight of the story. If you like the story of Ruth in the Bible (which I happen to love) you will probably enjoy this gentle story.
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Helpful Score: 2
The story line in this book was well thought out and had many twists and turns. I believe anyone who has searched their heart to know what home really means will enjoy this book.
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Helpful Score: 1
I had my doubts at first when I began reading this book but I am glad I kept on reading it. The more I got into it the more I understood and by time I got to the end I loved it and wanted more.
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reviewed The Road Home on + 13 more book reviews
A wonderful "modern-day version" take on the book of Ruth from the Bible. It was especially meaningful, because of all the places they visited going cross-country.
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I loved this book. It was very interesting and held my attention all the way through. I
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this book kept my interest all the way through. I enjoy quick chapters, in which keep you reading and anticipating whats next. An exciting, tearful ending.
pj-s-bookcorner avatar reviewed The Road Home on + 862 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book - although at times I felt some of the story line was slightly drawn out. Easy, uplifting read. Living near the Lancaster area, it was nice to read of places that I've visited. A nice appreciation for the area as well.


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