The Way Back
The Way Back by Marilyn DeMars, published by iUniverse in August 2003, is a 296-page novel that explores the complexities of family relationships. The story follows Jody, who embarks on a journey to find her long-lost brother, Don, after he disappeared eight years prior. As she navigates her obsession with bringing him back to their home in Winona, Minnesota, she enlists the help of her boss, Elliot, leading to a trip filled with unexpected challenges.
Readers will discover the intricate dynamics of sibling bonds as Jody and Don confront their shared past and the uncertainties of their future. The narrative delves into themes of family life and the struggles that come with reestablishing connections. As Jody, Don, and Elliot face unusual obstacles, they each seek resolutions that lead to more stable and meaningful lives. This edition presents a poignant exploration of the ties that bind and the complexities of familial love.
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Jody gets a tip as to the whereabouts of her long-lost brother, Don. Ever since he took off eight years ago, when he was nineteen and she fourteen, she’s missed him and worried about him incessantly. Finding him now and bringing him back to their home in Winona, Minnesota becomes her obsession. She persuades her boss, Elliot, to take a break from his failing motel business and go with her on the up-north trip. Due to some unexpected circumstances, a simple plan turns desperate and crazy. Returning home does not prove to be everyone’s solace. Besides the brother and sister each having a nagging past that won’t leave them alone, and an uncertain future to face, Jody struggles to reestablish their once close sibling relationship. Unusual obstacles work in strange ways toward keeping all of them, Jody, Don, and Elliot, searching for resolutions toward stable and meaningful lives.
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