When I was approved to read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of Carrie Turansky’s upcoming release, No Journey Too Far, I did not realize it was the second book in the McAlister Family series. The first book, No Ocean Too Wide, has been on my TBR list since I first read about the book. I found an affordable, used paperback copy on Ebay and was soon swept away by the McAlister’s story.
I loved getting to meet each of the McAlisters and the cherished friends they made along their journey. The book had an easy flow and held my interest from the first page. My favorite part was how the author shared Christ’s love through the pages of this heartwarming tale!
Carrie Turansky is a first-time author for me. I am already making a list of her books I want to add to my collection! I am so glad I have the second book in this series. I will be starting it immediately! 5/5
“[Katie] glanced at the Bible in Jenny’s hand, her heart
warming. If she found Jesus in the pages of that Bible, she would have a friend
who would never leave her side…and that is what she needed most for the journey
ahead.” (pg. 95)
This quotation illustrates a few of the qualities that I
admire most about Katie. She boldly lives out her faith as and chooses to be
compassionate to even difficult people. She was my favorite character.
“But what if we get lost or there’s a big storm?”-Anna
May
“I’m sure we have a very experienced captain and crew,
and even more important, Jesus promises to be with us wherever we go. He tells
us to have faith and not be afraid. He can calm any storm.”-Laura McAlister
(pg. 136)
I love how Laura shares the truth of the Saviour and Master
of the Sea with little orphan Anna May.
“Six-year-old Anna May had big brown eyes and a sweet set
of dimples that would surely melt some man’s heart when she was older.” (pg.
150)
This was the cutest description.
“I know some of you may feel frightened by what has
happened tonight. That is natural, and there is no need to be ashamed of those
feelings. We all go through times when we feel afraid. And when we do, we can
ask the Lord for faith to trust Him and help us overcome those fears.
“He loves each one of you, and He has promised to send
His angels to watch over you. His Spirit is also with us to comfort us and
remind us of the wonderful promises in God’s Word.”-Henry Dowd (pg. 171)
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for
I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold
thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 KJV
This scene centers around the key theme and verse for the story;
one of my favorite verses!
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