When you read a good book, the story sticks. When you read a good book with great life lessons, it changes your life for good. I was a bit confused on some part of the novel, but I later realized that I was reading the last part of the series, that’s why I was missing some part of the story. When I read the synopsis at the library, I was so eager to read through it and share with you all. Nevertheless, I’m glad I read this last part of the series (The broken road series). In my opinion, it can also be read as a stand-alone.

This novel is about a once-proud Chicago celebrity, Charles James who was presumed dead from a plane crash that killed 211 people. I believe God gave him a second chance in life for so many reasons, one of them was a second chance at love. With the question of why God spared his life, he decides to take a different route in life for clarity, away from money and fame. Charles James sets out on a mission to walk the entire route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA where his ex-wife (who was getting married) resides to reconcile. Goodluck! that’s the first word that came to mind.

I’m sure you already know walking is good for the body. The author did a great job convincing me that walking is also good for the soul. Walking gave Charles James the opportunity to slow down and learn many lessons life has to give, especially from other people’s experiences. He was able to appreciate his life and blessings from God. The lessons I loved most were the ones the couple had to give him on marriage and the ones from the owner of the homeless shelter.

I loved the quotes in this book, my best one:

We all have a road to walk.

The foolish walk blindly, the intelligent navigate it.

The good repair it as they go.

Until next time… keep walking in the light!

Anne Etim writes short stories and inspirational blog. She is a wife and mother of two lovely children. When she is not working as a Master data coordinator, she brings to life the creative writing side of her. Movie production and screenplay are the goals she’s building up. Connect with Anne through her social media page.