The Road Home, Richard Paul Evans
The Road Home, Richard Paul Evans
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The Road Home

Bestseller

Author: Richard Paul Evans

Narrator: Richard Paul Evans

Unabridged: 5 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/07/2019


Synopsis

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans, the dramatic conclusion in the riveting Broken Road trilogy—a powerful redemption story about finding happiness on a pilgrimage across iconic Route 66.

Chicago celebrity and pitchman Charles James is supposed to be dead. Everyone believes he was killed in a fiery plane crash, a flight he narrowly missed. But thanks to that remarkable twist of fate, he’s very much alive and ready for a second chance at life and love. Escaping death has brought Charles some clarity: the money, the fame, the expensive cars; none of it brought him true joy or peace. The last time he was truly happy was when he was married to his ex-wife Monica, before their relationship was destroyed by his ambition and greed.

In this final installment of the exciting and provocative series that began with The Broken Road and The Forgotten Road, Charles is still on his pilgrimage across the iconic Route 66. He intends to finish his trek from Amarillo to Santa Monica, despite learning that his ex-wife is now planning to marry another man. With the initial reason for his trip in jeopardy, he still has lessons to learn along the way before he discovers—and arrives at—his true destination.

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 12, 2019

The Road Home is the third and final installment in Richard Paul Evans' trilogy: Broken Road. Fictional main character, Charles James completes his pilgrimage of self-reflection across Route 66 to find a greater definition of happiness. With a strong spiritual component, life lessons we can all bene......more

Goodreads review by Starjustin on August 14, 2019

Another awesome novel from the author of the Walk Series. This being the third and final book of the Broken Road Series, I continue to take these journeys with enjoyment and great satisfaction. I highly recommend this trilogy as well as this well acclaimed author. I myself, look forward to reading mo......more

Goodreads review by Mary Jackson on May 15, 2019

What a great conclusion to the trilogy. I love all three books in the Broken Road Series. I loved the giving heart and the stories and lessons. Evans just can't write a bad book. This is a must read series. I highly recommend it.......more

Goodreads review by Vannetta on June 11, 2019

For me an excellent book always leads to Google. I want to know if the events described actually happened--the passages feel that real to me. I wasn't able to ascertain if this series by Richard Paul Evans is real. The best I could find was "loosely based on real events." In this last book of the se......more

Goodreads review by Ray on December 18, 2019

I found the ending to be a little predictable. I am not sure that is fair to say. I have read quite a few of his books. I am not saying I don't want an upbeat resolution. I did enjoy the process and journey Charles went on. I found it comparable to The Walk. I did find The Walk a more satisfying rea......more