The Shortest Way Home (Thorndike Press Large Print Core) - Hardcover

Fay, Juliette

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1410456293 ISBN 13: 9781410456298

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2013

Synopsis

Sean, burnt out after spending twenty years in the Third World, returns home to Massachusetts and reconnects with his family and a woman from his past, who may just rewrite his future.

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Review:

Praise for "Shelter Me"

"Fay keeps the reader engaged with a vivid descriptive palette evoking the little details of life in a small town. She also does a beautiful job capturing the ebb and flow of single motherhood, from small miracles and little annoyances to the big ordeals." --"The Boston Globe

""A wise and inspirational debut. Readers will be charmed." --"Publishers Weekly

""What a gorgeous paradox of a book: a deep, thoughtful exploration of a young mother's first year of widowhood that is as much a page-turner as any thriller. The translucent beauty of the writing and the sheer humanity of the characters pulled me along." --Marisa de Los Santos, New York Times bestselling author of "Love Walked In" and "Belong to Me

""This debut novel features family, friends, and grief in a touchingly warm and funny way. I cried and laughed with Janie LaMarche as she figures out how to go on living without her beloved husband. Fay's characters run the gamut and could live next door to any of us." --Judy Manzo, Book Ends, Winchester, MA

"Juliette Fay can hit the high notes of emotion with unexpected moments of redemption and wry humor." --Jacqueline Sheehan, author of "Lost & Found

""A richly told story. Fay writes with vivid dialogue and conjures up characters that feel real enough to be sitting in your kitchen." --Lee Woodruff, "New York Times "bestselling author of "In An Instant"

Praise for "Deep Down True"

"Sincere, powerful and heartfelt, "Deep Down True "will resonate with women everywhere . . . I loved Fay's true-to-life characters and her ability to portray the intricate dynamics of friendship and family in such an immediately recognizable way."
--Emily Giffin, "New York Times "bestselling author of Heart of the Matter and "Where We Belong"

"I love "Deep Down True "for its intensely human characters and for the way the author grants them their flaws as generously as she celebrates their daily decencies, their persistent hopefulness, their moments of personal grace."
--Marisa de los Santos, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Falling Together" and "Love Walked In""

""Enormously readable and hugely relatable!"
--Kelly Corrigan, "New York Times "bestselling author of "The Middle Place "and "Lift

""Engrossing, touching, and immensely satisfying. The truth shines on every page. I'd almost be willing to go back to junior high if I could sit at Juliette Fay's lunch table!"
--Beth Harbison, "New York Times "bestselling author of Thin, Rich, Pretty and "When in Doubt, Add Butter"

"Fay deals honestly with Dana's emotional journey . . . and gives readers a believable cast, from the daughter struggling with the wolf-pack mentality of middle school to Dana's sometimes obnoxious yet fiercely loving sister. It expertly walks a heavily trodden path."
"--""Publishers Weekly"" "

"Fay imbues Dana with the smarts and insecurities that war within most of us. Highly recommended for fans of women's fiction featuring resilient heroines."""
--"""Library Journal "

"Heartwarming, funny, well-penned . . . a solid page-turner, right through to the touching end."
"""--""""Booklist"

"Tackles a host of serious issues in a remarkably thoughtful fashion . . . What's more, it's just a genuinely good story."
"""--"""Bookreporter

Praise for "Shelter Me"

"Fay keeps the reader engaged with a vivid descriptive palette evoking the little details of life in a small town. She also does a beautiful job capturing the ebb and flow of single motherhood, from small miracles and little annoyances to the big ordeals."
--"The Boston Globe""

""A wise and inspirational debut. Readers will be charmed."
--"Publishers Weekly""

""What a gorgeous paradox of a book: a deep, thoughtful exploration of a young mother's first year of widowhood that is as much a page-turner as any thriller. The translucent beauty of the writing and the sheer humanity of the characters pulled me along."
--Marisa de Los Santos, New York Times bestselling author of "Falling Together "and "Love Walked In""

""Juliette Fay can hit the high notes of emotion with unexpected moments of redemption and wry humor."
--Jacqueline Sheehan, author of "Lost & Found

""A richly told story. Fay writes with vivid dialogue and conjures up characters that feel real enough to be sitting in your kitchen."
--Lee Woodruff, "New York Times "bestselling author of "In An Instant"

Praise for "The Shortest Way Home"
"Fay is one of the best authors of women's fiction, and her novels are not to be missed. A moving, introspective look at what it means to be family, and to be truly home."--"Library Journal," starred review
"Fans of Fay's first novel, "Shelter Me "(2009), will spot a familiar face in Sean's hometown, and readers old and new will fall in love with the flawed, endearing cast of characters. A beautifully written novel infused with Fay's generous spirit."--"Booklist"
"Fay's third novel (after "Deep Down True") is a touching exploration of a damaged family working to repair itself, with universal appeal."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Full of humorous and tender moments as well as subtle revelations, "The Shortest Way Home" is a quietly powerful exploration of one man's journey back to himself."
-Bookreporter.com
""The Shortest Way Home" is as complex and full of surprises as the well-examined life. This is one beautiful novel, rich with depth and heart."
--Julianna Baggott, bestselling author of "Pure"
""The Shortest Way Home" is Juliette Fay's best yet and shows us that loving the people in your life can be as exciting, as daring, as difficult an adventure as any."
--Marisa de los Santos, "New York"" Times" bestselling author of "Falling Together" and "Love Walked In"
""The Shortest Way Home" is full of heart and of understanding about the often awkward
collection we call 'family.'"
--Meg Waite Clayton, bestselling author of "The Wednesday Sisters"
"If you've ever thought you or anyone in your family might be just a bit less than perfect, read this book."
--Nancy Thayer, author of "Summer Breeze"
"With trademark wit and grace, Juliette Fay portrays a man forced to rescue his family as he reaches for his own freedom. She keeps you turning the pages, even as you want to stop and admire her writing."
--Randy Susan Meyers, author of "The Murderer's Da

Praise for "The Shortest Way Home"
"Fay is one of the best authors of women's fiction, and her novels are not to be missed. A moving, introspective look at what it means to be family, and to be truly home."

--"Library Journal," starred review
"Fans of Fay's first novel, "Shelter Me "(2009), will spot a familiar face in Sean's hometown, and readers old and new will fall in love with the flawed, endearing cast of characters. A beautifully written novel infused with Fay's generous spirit."

--"Booklist"
"Fay's third novel (after "Deep Down True") is a touching exploration of a damaged family working to repair itself, with universal appeal."

--"Publishers Weekly"
"Full of humorous and tender moments as well as subtle revelations, "The Shortest Way Home" is a quietly powerful exploration of one man's journey back to himself."
-Bookreporter.com
""The Shortest Way Home" is as complex and full of surprises as the well-examined life. This is one beautiful novel, rich with depth and heart."
--Julianna Baggott, bestselling author of "Pure"
""The Shortest Way Home" is Juliette Fay's best yet and shows us that loving the people in your life can be as exciting, as daring, as difficult an adventure as any."
--Marisa de los Santos, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Falling Together" and "Love Walked In"
""The Shortest Way Home" is full of heart and of understanding about the often awkward
collection we call 'family.'"
--Meg Waite Clayton, bestselling author of "The Wednesday Sisters"
"If you've ever thought you or anyone in your family might be just a bit less than perfect, read this book."
--Nancy Thayer, author of "Summer Breeze"
"With trademark wit and grace, Juliette Fay portrays a man forced to rescue his family as he reaches for his own freedom. She keeps you turning the pages, even as you want to stop and admire her writing."
--Randy Susan Meyers, author of "The Murderer's Daughters"
"Insightful, funny, and tender-hearted...full of truths about family, falling in love, and finding out who we are meant to be."
--Amy Hatvany, author of "Best Kept Secret" and "Outside the Lines"
"A touching and engrossing story about the lengths to which we'll go to avoid where we're meant to be, and the way the heart leads us gently back."
--Nichole Bernier, author of "The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D."
"A smart, sincere look at the meaning of home, the complicated nature of family ties, and how the things we run from are often what we need the most."
--Allie Larkin, author of "Why Can't I Be You"
"Heartfelt... Juliette Fay does a wonderful job creating this quirky, lovable cast of characters finding their way in life and love."

--Shilpi Somaya Gowda, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Secret Daughter"
"Powerful, beautifully written, and at times heartbreaking... a meditation on the impossibility and the inevitability of finding our way home."
--Julie Buxbaum, author of "After You"
Praise for "Deep Down True"
"Sincere, powerful and heartfelt, "Deep Down True "will resonate with women everywhere . . . I loved Fay's true-to-life characters and her ability to portray the intricate dynamics of friendship and family in such an immediately recognizable way."
--Emily Giffin, "New York Times "bestselling author of Heart of the Matter and "Where We Belong"
"I love "Deep Down True "for its intensely human characters and for the way the author grants them their flaws as generously as she celebrates their daily decencies, their persistent hopefulness, their moments of personal grace."
--Marisa de los Santos, "New York Times "bestselling author of "Falling Together" and "Love Walked In
""Enormously readable and hugely relatable!"
--Kelly Corrigan, "New York Times "bestselling author of "The Middle Place "and "Lift
""Engrossing, touching, and immensely satisfying. The truth shines on every page. I'd almost be willing to go back to junior high if I could sit at Juliette Fay's lunch table!"
--Beth Harbison, "New York Times "bestselling author of Thin, Rich, Pretty and "When in Doubt, Add Butter"
"Fay deals honestly with Dana's emotional journey . . . and gives readers a believable cast, from the daughter struggling with the wolf-pack mentality of middle school to Dana's sometimes obnoxious yet fiercely loving sister. It expertly walks a heavily trodden path."
"--""Publishers Weekly"" "
"Fay imbues Dana with the smarts and insecurities that war within most of us. Highly recommended for fans of women's fiction featuring resilient heroines."""
--"""Library Journal "
"Heartwarming, funny, well-penned . . . a solid page-turner, right through to the touching end."
"""--""""Booklist"
"Tackles a host of serious issues in a remarkably thoughtful fashion . . . What's more, it's just a genuinely good story."
"""--"""Bookreporter
Praise for "Shelter Me"
"Fay keeps the reader engaged with a vivid descriptive palette evoking the little details of life in a small town. She also does a beautiful job capturing the ebb and flow of single motherhood, from small miracles and little annoyances to the big ordeals."
--"The Boston Globe""
""A wise and inspirational debut. Readers will be charmed."
--"Publishers Weekly""
""What a gorgeous paradox of a book: a deep, thoughtful exploration of a young mother's first year of widowhood that is as much a page-turner as any thriller. The translucent beauty of the writing and the sheer humanity of the characters pulled me along."
--Marisa de Los Santos, New York Times bestselling author of "Falling Together "and "Love Walked In
""Juliette Fay can hit the high notes of emotion with unexpected moments of redemption and wry humor."
--Jacqueline Sheehan, author of "Lost & Found
""A richly told story. Fay writes with vivid dialogue and conjures up characters that feel real enough to be sitting in your kitchen."
--Lee Woodruff, "New York Times "bestselling author of "In An Instant"

Praise for The Shortest Way Home
Fay is one of the best authors of women s fiction, and her novels are not to be missed. A moving, introspective look at what it means to be family, and to be truly home.

Library Journal, starred review
Fans of Fay s first novel, Shelter Me (2009), will spot a familiar face in Sean s hometown, and readers old and new will fall in love with the flawed, endearing cast of characters. A beautifully written novel infused with Fay s generous spirit.

Booklist
Fay s third novel (after Deep Down True) is a touching exploration of a damaged family working to repair itself, with universal appeal.

Publishers Weekly
Full of humorous and tender moments as well as subtle revelations, The Shortest Way Home is a quietly powerful exploration of one man's journey back to himself.
Bookreporter.com
The Shortest Way Home is as complex and full of surprises as the well-examined life. This is one beautiful novel, rich with depth and heart.
Julianna Baggott, bestselling author of Pure
The Shortest Way Home is Juliette Fay s best yet and shows us that loving the people in your life can be as exciting, as daring, as difficult an adventure as any.
Marisa de los Santos, New York Times bestselling author of Falling Together and Love Walked In
The Shortest Way Home is full of heart and of understanding about the often awkward
collection we call family.
Meg Waite Clayton, bestselling author of The Wednesday Sisters
If you ve ever thought you or anyone in your family might be just a bit less than perfect, read this book.
Nancy Thayer, author of Summer Breeze
With trademark wit and grace, Juliette Fay portrays a man forced to rescue his family as he reaches for his own freedom. She keeps you turning the pages, even as you want to stop and admire her writing.
Randy Susan Meyers, author of The Murderer s Daughters
Insightful, funny, and tender-hearted full of truths about family, falling in love, and finding out who we are meant to be.
Amy Hatvany, author of Best Kept Secret and Outside the Lines
A touching and engrossing story about the lengths to which we ll go to avoid where we re meant to be, and the way the heart leads us gently back.
Nichole Bernier, author of The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D.
A smart, sincere look at the meaning of home, the complicated nature of family ties, and how the things we run from are often what we need the most."
Allie Larkin, author of Why Can t I Be You
Heartfelt... Juliette Fay does a wonderful ...

About the Author:

Juliette Fay s first novel, Shelter Me, was a 2009 Massachusetts BookAward Book of the Year. Her second novel, Deep Down True, wasshort-listed for the Women s Fiction Award by the American LibraryAssociation. She received a bachelor s degree from Boston Collegeand a master s degree from Harvard University. She lives in Massachusettswith her husband and four children. The Shortest Way Homeis her third novel."

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1410456293
• ISBN 13: 9781410456298
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 651