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"This is a modern day retelling of the book of Ruth from the Bible. Naomi and Ruth travel from Las Vegas, Nevada back to Naomi's hometown in Pennsylvania back to her Pennsylvania Dutch roots. The names of the characters that are mentioned in the Bible are either the same names are close to the same names, even Boaz. Both Ruth and Naomi find their way to God in this book. This is a good modernization of the Book of Ruth. There is even mention of Boaz's parents in the book which is similar to the story of Rahab in the Bible."
— Michele (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Paralleling the biblical tale of Naomi and her faithful daughter-in-law Ruth, this book’s message and spiritual journey are realistic and heartwarming.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars) -
“Aimee Lilly shows a remarkable ability to deliver this story as if she’s engaged in conversation with the listener. Her narration, often dramatic and filled with pathos as well as humor, draws one right into the plot…This is a fascinating story of romance and faith. Lilly’s narration is outstanding.”
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The Road Home Listener Reviews
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" A fantastic modern telling of Ruth. "
— Tammy, 2/4/2014 -
" Great book. This modern day version of the Bible story of Ruth was wonderfully written. This was a quick read. "
— Kristin, 1/27/2014 -
" All in all , pretty good . "
— Angie, 1/11/2014 -
" I read this while listening to a Krystal Meyers Cd so now when i re read it thats what i think of and when i here those songs this is what i think of. I love retellings of bible stories, it seems to make them more real! "
— Megan, 1/6/2014 -
" This was an interesting modern version of the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi. They live in Las Vegas, and Naomi's two sons (Mel & Lonnie) die on the same day (one to cancer and the other in a car wreck). Naomi (widow), Ruth (cocktail waitress), and Orpah (taxi dancer) travel to Moab, Utah to scatter the ashes of the two brothers at Dead Horse Point. Naomi feels the pull to go back to her Mennonite roots in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and refuses to return to Vegas. Orpah returns to Vegas, but Ruth (who had a horror of a childhood) decides to go with Naomi as she is looking for a place to call home. The first half of the book is the harrowing road trip they experience with very little money and in a beat-up old Impala on "its last legs". They finally arrive in Bethlehem with no money and a dead car. They take up residence in Naomi's vacant old homestead, and Ruth finds work in a farmer's market owned by Bo (Boaz) a man twice her age. There is an instant attraction between the two. Naomi is in jeopardy of losing the homestead to owed back taxes and to a dishonest uncle who is trying to acquire the land to sell to a conglomerate who wants to build a housing development. Can you tell by the synopsis why I gave it three stars? I must admit that, altho the plot sounds "interesting", the writing was descriptive and the road trip scenery well researched. But don't use this story to find biblical truth - it's not there. "
— Dyana, 12/31/2013 -
" This book is hard to put down. I hope to one day have my own story to share traveling cross-country! "
— Nicole, 12/31/2013 -
" Loved loved loved this telling of Ruth!! "
— Shannon, 12/22/2013 -
" What a delightful read! I would love to see this book made into a movie. "
— Cherie, 12/20/2013 -
" Ruth is my favorite story from the Bible, and this modern retelling did not meet my expectations. It is worth reading for anyone interested in Christianity but do not use it as a staple for real Biblical truth. "
— Emily, 12/16/2013 -
" One of my favorite books. A modern re-telling of the story of Ruth and Naomi. They live in Las Vegas and travel to Pennsylvania Dutch country. You will laugh, and cry and learn lessons about what is important. "
— Mary, 12/11/2013 -
" I am reading this book for my mother's book club, and quite honestly, struggling to get through it. I love my mother though, so I keep turning pages. "
— Jules, 12/2/2013 -
" It was okay. Ruth & Naomi are on a road trip for most of the book - & i felt like it dragged just like a road trip does! But once they got where they were going, it got a lot better! "
— Melissa, 11/14/2013 -
" From the pit to the palace. A lovely read for GPs, a tale reminiscent of the things God has prepared for them that love Him, no matter what the origin. "
— Waleah, 11/12/2013 -
" Interesting, modern take on the Old Testament story of Ruth and Naomi. "
— Beckie, 7/20/2013 -
" I learned more about the Mennonite and Amish religion that I hadn't been aware of before. Very good book. "
— Donna, 1/30/2013 -
" I think the story itself is sweet, although the writing is kind of slow. I felt like it could have been more vivid and probing, but given the characters, I can see how the authors didn't want to go to excess. It took me a long while to get "into" the storyline, but I was glad I did. "
— Martha, 11/23/2012 -
" A modern day Ruth and Naomi story. It makes you think what life would be like if you would translate some biblical stories into today's world. Very interesting but sometimes difficult as it deals with some harsh realities. "
— Nori, 10/3/2012 -
" This book grew onme. By the end I was glad I had read it and would recommend it. Itis a modern day telling of the Bible story of Ruth. "
— Kaylynn, 8/26/2012 -
" I must admit that I had to set this one down twice before I was able to finish it. It started a little slow but it did turn out as a nice retelling of the story of Ruth. "
— Barbara, 7/23/2012 -
" THis is a remake of the book of Ruth from the Bible. Interesting take on the story in a modern setting. "
— Leigh, 7/20/2012 -
" I couldnt take my eye's away from this book... "
— Meaghan, 2/5/2012 -
" I loved this. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. "
— Sherri, 2/1/2012 -
" I grew up New Order Mennonite. Very obvious that Tenney did not bother to research the Mennonites. "
— Rebekah, 1/5/2012 -
" A little slow to start but by the end I couldn't put it down. "
— Jill, 12/10/2011 -
" I loved this book. What a wonderful tale. Let's have a movie too. I did not want it to end. Many of you will also enjoy this, especially if you are from PA and have traveled the I-70. ENJOY!!! "
— Mum, 6/20/2011 -
" It was a good story, but at times, the connection to the Biblical account made it a little less believable (i.e. all the same names). Overall, I enjoyed it. "
— Tammy, 5/24/2011 -
" A tender little story. I went back and forth between 3 and 4 stars but decided on 4 because it had a sweet message, but at the same time was predictable. It wasn't one of those "I couldn't put it down" books. "
— Deb, 11/14/2010 -
" All in all , pretty good . "
— Angie, 9/27/2010 -
" I must admit that I had to set this one down twice before I was able to finish it. It started a little slow but it did turn out as a nice retelling of the story of Ruth. "
— Barbara, 9/26/2010 -
" I couldnt take my eye's away from this book... "
— Meaghan, 6/19/2010 -
" Ruth is my favorite story from the Bible, and this modern retelling did not meet my expectations. It is worth reading for anyone interested in Christianity but do not use it as a staple for real Biblical truth. "
— Emily, 12/28/2009 -
" It was okay. Ruth & Naomi are on a road trip for most of the book - & i felt like it dragged just like a road trip does! But once they got where they were going, it got a lot better! "
— Melissa, 12/13/2009 -
" I grew up New Order Mennonite. Very obvious that Tenney did not bother to research the Mennonites. "
— Rebekah, 11/12/2009 -
" I loved this book. What a wonderful tale. Let's have a movie too. I did not want it to end. Many of you will also enjoy this, especially if you are from PA and have traveled the I-70. ENJOY!!! "
— Mum, 10/5/2009 -
" What a delightful read! I would love to see this book made into a movie. "
— Cherie, 9/17/2009 -
" Great book. This modern day version of the Bible story of Ruth was wonderfully written. This was a quick read. "
— Kristin, 9/12/2009 -
" From the pit to the palace. A lovely read for GPs, a tale reminiscent of the things God has prepared for them that love Him, no matter what the origin. "
— Waleah, 5/14/2009 -
" This book is hard to put down. I hope to one day have my own story to share traveling cross-country! "
— Nicole, 5/14/2009 -
" I learned more about the Mennonite and Amish religion that I hadn't been aware of before. Very good book. "
— Donna, 4/8/2009 -
" The only interesting aspect of this book were the geographical ties to the Biblical Story of Ruth. The characters were hollow and the story was, at times, ridiculous. "
— Cherie, 3/13/2009
About the Authors
Tommy Tenney is a third generation pastor and author of numerous books, including the popular God Chasers series. He is the founder of GodChasers.net, a ministry network designed to spread his mission globally. Tommy himself has ministered in seventy-two countries and has books in over forty languages. He and his wife Jeannie reside in Louisiana with their three daughters, four grandchildren, and two Yorkshire terriers.
Mark Andrew Olsen is a writer, novelist, and screenwriter. He grew up in France the son of Baptist ministers, and is a graduate of Baylor University’s professional writing program. He and his wife Connie have three children and live in the mountains of Colorado.
About Aimee Lilly
Aimee Lilly is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator who has been involved in the broadcasting and radio drama field since 1989. She has read audiobooks by many bestselling authors, including Elizabeth George, Janette Oke, and Francine Rivers.