The Forgotten Road, Richard Paul Evans
The Forgotten Road, Richard Paul Evans
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The Forgotten Road

Author: Richard Paul Evans

Narrator: Richard Paul Evans

Unabridged: 4 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/2018


Synopsis

The second novel in the New York Times bestselling trilogy from Richard Paul Evans about a man on an inspirational pilgrimage across Route 66 to find his way back to himself.

Chicago celebrity and successful pitchman Charles James is supposed to be dead. Everyone believes he was killed in a fiery plane crash. But thanks to a remarkable twist of fate, he’s very much alive and ready for a second chance at life—and love. Narrowly escaping death has brought Charles some clarity: the money, the fame, the fast cars—none of it was making him happy. The last time he was happy—truly happy—was when he was married to his ex-wife Monica, before their connection was destroyed by his ambition and greed.

Charles decides to embark on an epic quest: He will walk the entire length of Route 66, from Chicago to California, where he hopes to convince Monica to give him another shot. Along the way, Charles is immersed in the deep and rich history of one of America’s most iconic highways. But the greater journey he finds is the one he takes in his heart as he meets people along the road who will change his perspective on the world. But will his transformation be enough to earn redemption?

About Richard Paul Evans

Showing great tenacity, American author, Richard Paul Evans, grew up in Murray City, Utah, and when he decided to write and publish a book, he could not find a willing publisher, so he self-published. That book was entitled, The Christmas Box. He had been working full time as an advertising executive, when he decided to write a Christmas story for his children. He distributed his book to area bookstores, and it became a huge local success.

The following year, The Christmas Box became the #2 bestseller on the New York Times list. That distinction led to a bidding war among publishers (who originally had no interest). Simon and Schuster won the bidding with their advance payment of $4.2 million! They released the book in hardcover in 1995, and it became the first book to be NYT #1 bestseller in both hard cover and paperback.

In 1995, The Christmas Box was made into a movie for television, starring Richard Thomas and Maureen O'Hara. In 1996 his book, Timepiece, was also made into a television movie starring Naomi Watts, James Earl Jones, and Ellen Burstyn. Other books adapted for movies were, The Locket, A Perfect Day, The Mistletoe Promise, and The Mistletoe Inn.

Evans is known for his conservative Christian themes appealing to family values, and for his children's books. He also founded Christmas Box House, Int'l that helps abused and neglected children, with a network of shelters and services. Another group was established to help men who have feelings of isolation caused by the "toxic masculinity" movement by some women. This group is called Tribe of Kyngs. Evans lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife, five children, and one grandchild.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer on May 10, 2018

The Forgotten Road is the second installment in Richard Paul Evans' trilogy titled Broken Road. This continuation follows fictional character: Charles James as he finds purpose while using his presumed death to navigate a new life. It follows him as he starts his journey on foot from Chicago to Cali......more

Goodreads review by Aristotle on July 24, 2019

Forrest Gump walks Route 66 "That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road...I ran clear to the ocean." -Forrest As i was reading this i couldn't help but think about Forrest Gump. "I had run for 3 years, 2 months, 14 days, and 16 hours." " I'm pre......more

Goodreads review by Debbie on May 03, 2018

second book of the series by Richard Paul Evans. I got the book because I was looking forward to the how things ended up with Jesse James and his wife. Little did I know over half of the book was his journey on Route 66. Not much of his personal journey. It wasn't until nearing the end of the book t......more

Goodreads review by Gretchen on May 30, 2018

The farther I read into this book, the more the plot reminded me of Evans' previous trilogy, The Walk. Lots of the same themes and incidences, just on a different road. I will finish the trilogy despite this. I like Evans' style and messages. Just a little disappointed in the similarities.......more