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The Same Sky

By: Amanda Eyre Ward

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Paperback | 4 February 2016 | Edition Number 1

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272 Pages

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1.7 x 12.6 x 19.6

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''Puts a human face to the story of undocumented youth desperately seeking their dreams in America. This one''s going to haunt me for a long time'' Jodi Picoult

A beautiful and heartrending novel about motherhood, resilience, and faith-a ripped-from-the-headlines story of two families on both sides of the American border.

Carla is a strong-willed young girl who''s had to grow up fast, acting as caretaker to her six-year-old brother Junior. Years ago, her mother left the family behind in Honduras to make the arduous, illegal journey to Texas. But when Carla''s grandmother dies and violence in the city escalates, Carla takes fate into her own hands-and with Junior, she joins the thousands of children making their way across Mexico to America, facing great peril for the chance at a better life.

Alice and her husband, Jake, own a barbecue restaurant in Austin, Texas. Hardworking and popular in their community, they have a loving marriage and thriving business, but Alice still feels that something is missing, lying just beyond reach.

Industry Reviews

Riveting, heart-rending, and beautifully written, The Same Skypulled me in on the first page and held my attention all the way to its perfect conclusion. I devoured this book - Christina Baker Kline, author of the New York Times besteller Orphan Train

A deeply affecting look at the contrast between middle-class U.S. life and the brutal reality of Central American children so desperate they'll risk everything - People magazine

Ward has written a novel that brilliantly attaches us to broader perspectives. It is a needed respite from the angry politics surrounding border issues that, instead of dividing us, connects us to our humanity - Dallas Morning News

It takes a skilled, compassionate writer to craft an authentic, moving page-turner from a complex social issue like immigration, but Ward nails it - Good Housekeeping

Poignant and bittersweet . . . Eyre's wrenching fifth novel is a study in contrasts. . . . Carla's journey is powerfully rendered and will stick with readers long after they close the book. - Publishers Weekly

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