The Home I Left
by Travis S. Bush
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Pub Date 9 Oct 2023 | Archive Date 12 Oct 2023
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Description
A journey home reveals more than John could ever have imagined – secrets, loss, and the surprising power of redemption.
After years of service, John Furst settled into a low-key bureaucratic post within the US military, coordinating funeral arrangements for soldiers. With a loving woman in his corner, and a punchy work crew he enjoys, he could ride this thing out to retirement. Then a call comes in. His father's cracking voice informs John that his disliked elder brother has suddenly died.
John must journey home to face the questions around his drug-addicted brother's death, the conflicted family members who remain, and his own ghosts haunting through four generations of small-town minds. Drawing on patience, drinking, laughter, tears, and screams, John and his estranged family face tragic loss, and he learns that while before his life once seemed secure, it now appears held in place by stagnation.
While crossing a bridge to work one morning after the funeral, John decides to take a leap unforeseen.
Join John on his transformative journey as he navigates the complexities of family, love, and self-discovery. Discover the power of second chances and the resilience of the human spirit in a story that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you pondering the choices that define us all.
The Home I Left is a gripping tale that reminds us that, sometimes, it's the journey back that leads us forward.
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Featured Reviews
Abigail L, Librarian
An emotional rollercoaster of a book that I couldn't put down. The story takes you on John's journey of self-discovery and redemption as he returns home to confront his past and his family's secrets. The vivid portrayal of small-town life, combined with the raw emotions and conflicts that surface, make this book an absorbing read. Bush's writing is both poignant and heartfelt, drawing you into the characters' lives and making you feel every emotion they experience. John's transformation throughout the book is beautifully portrayed, and you can't help but root for him as he faces his demons and learns the true meaning of family.
Sue E, Reviewer
This book grabbed me right from the start. As soon as I read the first few pages, I was hooked. I didn't expect to be so engrossed in a family drama. It's a heartfelt saga that takes you on a journey through generations of a small-town family, rife with secrets, conflicts, and, ultimately, redemption. There's a richness in the characters and their relationships that is truly captivating. Travis S. Bush weaves a tale that's so relatable and down-to-earth that you feel like you're right there with John on his journey.
Edna G, Reviewer
The Home I Left
by Travis S. Bush
The Home I Left is a gripping tale that reminds us that, sometimes, it's the journey back that leads us forward. Sometimes as the book shows, going Home is not at all easy. Going home is where you become when you leave.
I related too much to this one. Some people never change, other must.
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