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From 1869 to 1939 more than a 100,000 British Children who were impoverished were sent overseas to Canada in hopes that they would have a chance at a better life.

After they tragically lost their Father, The McAlister Family is living on the edge of being in the poorhouse in London in 1908, when the eldest daughter Laura goes to work at an estate an hour away to help provide for her family.

A few of the #newrelease(s) I‘ve received in recent months. 😍 #30junebooks

This Historical Fiction made me angry and made me cry!

Before reading No Ocean Too Wide I knew nothing about the British Home Children. The overwhelming feeling of hope greeted me on the first page and lasted until the final page. Carrie Turansky created a story with sadness & heartbreak that ended with hope. Lies that were told to support the cause of relocating children were exposed. No Ocean Too Wide told a hopeful story that encouraged me to discover more about these children and their stories.

Took the kids to the zoo ~ even walked to Africa beating the tram which provided a few minutes to read. Of course I could have read more if I had ridden the tram but I really need the exercise.

Here's the bottom line....

Leave it to the church & government to think they know what's best for individual families! 🤬😭

This is why they call it historical fiction. The author does the research and I learn while being entertained. As more of these situations are brought to light I am reminded that each of us needs to speak up and get involved immediately when we see others being hurt.

another launch team member created this and made it shareable ~ I really am so proud to be on this team for Carrie Turansky!

walking, reading, & rejuvenating myself
I have an incredible sense of hope after reading the first 2 chapters of No Ocean Too Wide. This is my first book by Carrie Turansky and the peace her words provide me are necessary today.

This is why I love the UPS app. It notifies me when book 📖 mail 📪 is headed my way! I just found out last week that I was on Carrie's team. I am super excited to read this book and share about it!!

Just found out that I was randomly selected to receive an ARC of this book ~ why yes, I'm excited!!!