The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home by Robert Allan Bauer is a historical fiction novel published by Rob Bauer Books on February 3, 2020. This edition spans 275 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Larry Edwards, a working-class man in 1980s Michigan, who faces the challenges of raising his headstrong nephew, Anthony, after the loss of Anthony’s parents. As Larry grapples with his lack of parenting experience and the decline of his job skills in a struggling Rust Belt town, he also confronts the pervasive issues of alcoholism, unemployment, and depression.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into Larry’s complex life as he navigates his responsibilities and personal struggles. The introduction of Anna Nicholson brings a glimmer of hope, yet her own past complicates their budding relationship. The interplay of their lives highlights the difficulties of forging connections amid adversity. This exploration of family dynamics and the impact of socioeconomic challenges provides a poignant backdrop to Larry’s journey toward finding a sense of belonging and purpose.
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The Long Way Home is the story of Larry Edwards. A working class man with a high school education, Larry has two big problems. That he knows of. One is his headstrong nephew, Anthony, whom Larry must raise after Anthony loses his parents. This is difficult for Larry because of his second problem. He isn’t married, never has been married, and has no idea how to raise children. At the same time, Larry must deal with his increasingly obsolete job skills in a Rust Belt town in 1980’s Michigan. Increasing alcoholism, unemployment, and depression lurk over Larry’s life, ready to pounce. Just when Larry’s given up hope of a regular family, he meets Anna Nicholson, a ray of light piercing the darkness of his bleak life. Anna has some skeletons of her own, however and when mixed with Larry’s the combination threatens to wreck their relationship before it can save them both.
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