The Road Home [Abridged, Audiobook, CD] [Audio CD]

Tommy Tenney (Author), Mark Andrew Olsen (Author), Aimee Lilly (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 7, 2007

For Las Vegas widow Naomi, memories of a Pennsylvania Dutch childhood are an ache from the distant past, a painful memory of abandoned roots and lost connections. She has long since reconciled herself to the shattered dreams that had enticed her from her heritage and now simply lives in a tiny apartment, thick with loneliness and regret. Her sole consolation is her daughter-in-law Ruth. But when hard living claims both of her boys, the two women turn Naomi's creaky Impala eastward in a desperate, last-chance bid for hope and meaning. Thus begins a cross-country odyssey that brings her home to her old farm in Lancaster County--and to the values and rhythms of a life once spurned. Although the East is foreign territory, Ruth also finds a home here among the slow and authentic cadences of Pennsylvania farm country. And she finds love...

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...the best book they've done yet, far better than the Hadassah books. Highly Recommended." -- Tim Frankovich, ChristianFictionReview.com

"A sweet, and gratifying read for those who love both historical and contemporary fiction." -- Maisha Walker, roadtoromance.ca

"The best Christian Fiction I have read in a long time!" -- Diane A Brown, armchairinterviews.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Tommy Tenney, a prolific author with more than three million books sold, wrote the mega-bestseller The God Chasers. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have been nominated for many awards, including the Gold Medallion Award and Retailers' Book of the Year. A former pastor and highly acclaimed speaker, he shares his heart with many thousands in over 150 venues around the world each year. He and his family live in Pineville, Louisiana. Mark Andrew Olsen is a full-time writer who collaborated on bestsellers Hadassah and The Hadassah Covenant. His novel The Assignment was a Christy Award finalist. He grew up in France, the son of missionaries, and is a Professional Writing graduate of Baylor University. He and his wife, Connie, and their three children make their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Oasis Audio; Abridged edition (September 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598592467
• ISBN-13: 978-1598592467
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,162,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i cried., September 8, 2007

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Laura Allen (Dallas, Tx USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Road Home, The (Hardcover)

life hits hard, and this story is life at its hardest.
between the death of the two brothers, and the struggles afterwards, i felt like my heart had been ripped out.
i felt like i was Ruth, like i went through everything she did, because this book is written so beautifully, so poignantly.
it grabs you and pulls you into the scene. the descriptions are so perfect you forget you're reading a book and find yourself watching the movie playing in your mind.

i'd recommend this book to anyone and everyone in a heart beat!

oprah: eat your heart out. this should be your next book club nominee.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, September 12, 2007

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Daniel Westbrook "Dan" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Road Home, The (Hardcover)

This book by Tommy Tenney is an incredible book! The characters were so realistic and easy to grow attached to. I was amazed at how fast-paced it read. The plot moves along with great-ease and it just gets better and better! This book really portrays loyalty and edifies the reader with a sense of duty in remaining strong in difficult times. Definitely the best fiction I have read in ages.This will surely become a film someday.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Road Home is a "must read", September 22, 2007

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Mary Parrish (Bunkie,La. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Road Home, The (Hardcover)

Superbly written!Spellbinding! Another #1 best seller for Tommy Tenney. This book exceeded all of my expectations. I have read every one of his books over the years & this really is a must read for everyone, even if you have not read any other of his books..It is an incredible journey across the country,one of forgiveness, redemption,and love.An incredible tale, who could imagine a cocktail waitress and Mennonite having such a deep friendship? He does a great job of making the book historically and geographically accurate..The book transcends cultural and religious divides.I had pre-ordered this book, when I received it I began reading it and could not put it down. This book really was a labor of love.
Do yourself a favor and buy it, read it, then pass it on, as I have done, for others to receive the blessings from this incredible book!!