Road to Freedom
About the Book Road to Freedom
Book: Road to Freedom
Author: Leigh Lincoln
Genre: Christian Literary Transformational Fiction
Release date: October 16, 2020
A marriage which shouldn’t be. The path to forgiveness begins in unlikely places. And love can bloom among the thorns.
Immigrant Francisco has escaped the cruelty of Cuba but has been a man without a true home. Now terminal cancer has driven him into the arms of Stacy.
Traveling halfway around the world together, they each have a journey to take. Francisco confronts his past. While Stacy tries to open her heart after a devastating first marriage. Both pushing each other in ways they are unwilling to accept.
Can he make amends and say he’s sorry for his wrongs? Can she learn to let go and be free to love again?
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My Thoughts on Road to Freedom
Road to Freedom is the second book in a series but the first book I have read from this author. It’s definitely a unique book.
I have to admit this was not my cup of tea. I could not relate to quite a bit of the book. The language was to me, a bit confusing as we went back and forth between Spanish and English with not actually always translating. Also, there were some words in the book that aren’t quite what you’d expect from a Christian novel.
All in all, while I couldn’t relate and did not enjoy this book it was well written and I think the author has a very unique voice.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
About the Author of Road to Freedom
Leigh has spent the better part of the last thirty years involved in homeless and poverty advocacy in one way or another. Her first novel – Road Home – was born out of this work. She wanted to make people think about their lives and how they live. But most importantly, about how they treat others and how they want to be treated. Her second novel – Road to Freedom – looks at how our lives don’t always follow the path we choose. But yet somehow we must pick up the broken pieces and move on. How we grow and where our strength comes from is what’s most important. These two novels form the basis for her series – Broken Roads. Each shows how life is raw, painful and often leads us on journeys we never expected or imagined. While each book doesn’t seem to relate, the final book in the series will connect the dots of how these characters have touched the lives of each other in ways they never knew. Keep watching for updates on when new books will come out!
Leigh loves to travel, paint and hike. You never know where she’ll end up next, for she’s on her own journey of discovery.
More from Leigh
I wrote this book as my pandemic project – with all this time on my hands I needed something to do. No traveling, no meeting new people, no leaving my house, no, no, no.
Fine, I thought to myself, I’ll sit at my computer and remember people I’ve met on my journeys, places I’ve been, things I’ve seen, foods I’ve savored. And then cram them all into a book. For those of you who want to be adventurous, I’ve learned how to make paella.
It works best in a heavy skillet on a gas stove, but a non-stick pan or an electric stove will work as well.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup stock,
1/8 cup olive oil,
1/4 large onion finely chopped,
1 clove fresh garlic minced,
1/3 cup tomato sauce, a handful of fresh peas,
3/4 cup pearl or valencia rice,
1 large bay leaf,
1 cup meat (chicken, Spanish chorizo, or seafood – or go crazy and do a mix of meats),
salt, pepper, and saffron to taste.
Instructions:
Saute onions, garlic, bay leaf in olive oil until soft.
Add rice, continue to saute for 3-5 minutes until rice is golden brown.
Add about a 1/4 cup of stock, tomato sauce, peas, and spices.
If you are using chicken add it at this point.
Cook on low or medium-low, shaking the pan from time to time, making sure the rice ends up a level.
Slowly pour about 1/4 cup of stock evenly around the pan every 5-10 minutes.
Do not allow it to come to a boil, do not stir, and do not cover.
When the rice is almost tender, add Spanish chorizo or seafood if that’s your meat of choice.
I often serve paella with fresh bread, a bowl of olive oil to dip the bread in, and a few slices of lemon if people want some tang added to their paella.
Blog Stops for Road to Freedom
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, May 15
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, May 16
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 17
Texas Book-aholic, May 18
Inklings and notions, May 19
For Him and My Family, May 20
deb’s Book Review, May 21
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 22
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, May 23
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, May 24
HappyWhenReading, May 24
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, May 25
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, May 26 (Author Interview)
Pause for Tales, May 27
Through the Fire Blogs, May 28 (Author Interview)
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, May 28
Giveaway for Road to Freedom
To celebrate her tour, Leigh is giving away the grand prize package of a signed copy and a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!
Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/10bbc/road-to-freedom-celebration-tour-giveaway
Rita Wray
Sounds like a good read.
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
megan allen
Thanks for sharing your review!
Erin S.
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Caryl Kane
Erin, Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts.
Erin S.
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Debra J Pruss
Thank you for sharing the recipe. I hope you have a marvelous day. Thank you for sharing your time and talent. God bless you.
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
Bea LaRocca
Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts on this book
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
Emma
This sounds like it would be frustrating to read. Thank you for the warnings!
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!