A mother makes a heart-breaking choice in this unforgettable story about devotion and sacrifice in World War II-era France by the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names.
Marie Vachon experiences first-hand the devastation of the German invasion when she takes in a Jewish refugee named Josiane. A loving, if temporary, home for the displaced child. A second chance at motherhood for Marie. After three years, an inseparable bond is created. It's one that leads Marie and Josiane to an inevitable but surprising reckoning that calls into question what motherhood means-and where it ends.
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I was combing Josiane's hair, trying to get the tangles out, when the knock at the door came.
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(Amazon Original Stories, 27 April 2023, e-book, 42 pages, borrowed from AmazonKindle via PrimeReading)
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I really enjoyed The Road Home. So much happens in this story it felt like I'd read a much longer piece of writing. I found this story, for the most part incredibly sad. Marie's story broke my heart. It was hard to read when she was faced with losing the daughter she's grown to love and who loves her in return. I had a lump in my throat. The ending made up for the sadness though. This is a powerful story.
