No Turning Back edition by Joanne Wilson Meusburger Religion Spirituality eBooks
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In 1898, Alex Meissen, son of a wealthy Austrian bureaucrat, falls in love with beautiful Katy Thannen, the household maid. Forbidden to marry, Alex devises a plan for them to sail to America to begin a new life together. When the plan fails, there is no turning back. Alone in New York City, Katy faces a devastating dilemma. If Alex finds her, can they start over considering the secret she now bears?
No Turning Back edition by Joanne Wilson Meusburger Religion Spirituality eBooks
This novel was written by a friend. I purchased it out of curiosity and to show support but have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it! If you love readiing stories about our ancestors , the people who first came to America with virtually nothing but dreams and ambitions then you will not be disappointed! Moves along at a pretty fast pace yet still so much is described in detail that makes you feel you can see it or that you are there. Enjoyed it so much I told all my friends & family about it.Product details
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No Turning Back edition by Joanne Wilson Meusburger Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
Written by Joanne Wilson Meusburger
Published by Ambassador International
I am always interested in reading as much fiction as possible, and that is why I chose to read this book.
No Turning Back is the story of a young Austrian couple who head to America to start a new life, and the struggles that they encounter along the way.
Who the book is for
Those who enjoy historical fiction. Catholics, in particular.
What I liked
The story was certainly unique from other books that I have read.
I enjoyed reading about the actual journey to America and the time spent on a ship.
What I didn’t like
The characters in this book are mainly catholic, which I found a bit hard to get past. There are some things in the catholic faith that just don't align with my faith...
Parts of the book are poorly written, the last several chapters, in particular - I feel that they wouldn't have been needed in the book at all.
My conclusion
Overall, this was an okay read.
I give No Turning Back 3 out of 5 stars.
I received this book free to review from Ambassador International. The opinions expressed in this review are my true thoughts and feeling regarding this book. I am disclosing this information in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
Before we all became believers we all made mistakes in which we needed to find God in order to gain an understanding of who He is and about the forgiveness of sin. When we struggle in the darkness, it is hard for us to see what believers see so clearly. The hallmarks of a sin-filled life. They watch us struggle to come to terms with our sin, our anger, our pain and hurts before we find such a freedom and release in learning to hand all that over to God and find redemption and forgiveness in its place. Such is the case for Katy Thannen, an Austrian born sixteen-year-old who is struggling with just that very issue. While she has some basis for a faith in God, she becomes resentful when others point out what God is doing in their lives and how it can help her as well.
Growing up for Katy hasn't been easy. Her mother has worked hard to give Katy what she can, offering her schooling in a local convent but soon Katy realizes the value of hard work and obtains a job working for a wealthy family as a maid. There she finds herself the center of attention from the son of a wealthy Austrian bureaucrat, Alex Meissen, who sees nothing wrong with falling in love with Katy. That is, until he confesses his intentions and feelings to his parents which are met with less than expected results. They send Alex off to the small town Egg to gain a better understanding of the business world and in the hopes, he'll give up marrying Katy.
But like all great love stories, love is the greatest thing in life, and no matter the distance, Katy and Alex defy all the odds when they make a plan to leave Austria and head to America to leave their families behind. However since they remain distanced, Alex provides Katy the money and directions to meet him at the dock to board a ship bond for America, but they never find one another. Alex's train is derailed and since he can't get a message to Katy, she believes that Alex may have changed his mind and she heads to America without him. Now arriving in New York City alone, Katy realizes that a chance encounter with Alex has left her pregnant. She finds a place to stay with a local convent who helps immigrant women arriving in America find a job and a place to stay but once again Katy meets an unlikely adversary with another immigrant who finds her work in a laundry facility and offers to share rent in flat in town.
Through a series of truly unfortunate events, Katy makes a series of bad decisions which alter how she views Alex and her life in general. When Alex finds comfort in learning more of God's provision, Katy only rebels further away from him. It seems the closer Alex moves to God, the further Katy moves away and soon it will take a miracle of sorts to get Katy to view the circumstances in her life as something that can be redeemed no matter how great she believes they are. It may in fact take her to the brink of death before she can see what has been in front of her all along. But will she see it before it's too late?
I received No Turning Back by Joanne Wilson Meusburger compliments of Ambassador International Publishers for my honest review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for a favorable review and the opinions expressed are strictly my own. My first impression upon reading this book was I did not believe it to be a Christian novel at first based on the series of events that happen to both Alex and Katy and the decisions they make. But like all of us, we have all found ourselves like sheep being led astray til we discover the truth about life and how God can redeem and forgive us once we establish that relationship with Him. This is just what happens with Katy and Alex, it's the struggle between unbelievers finding hope and love in the midst of some of the most difficult situations life has to offer. We don't always make the right decisions, but in the end it enables us to be able to use those for the good of others and I think that is precisely the message the author provides in this novel. That nothing is too great to keep us separated from God. I give this novel a 4.5 out of 5 stars in my opinion.
This is a lovely book written with sensitivity and insight. The characters are well developed. I loved reading this book.
I enjoyed this story as it seemed true to life of that era and was easy to understand;;
also, the happy ending was good.
Interesting story between Austria and the United stats. Slow start but a page turner in the middle. Good character development. Enjoyed the read.
Experience the blush of young love amid the clash of cultures in Old World Austria in this debut novel. Seeking freedom in America proves to be heartbreaking for Katy & Alex who face one devastating challenge after another. You'll be cheering them on as you hope their love will grow and thrive but fear it will be trampled and destroyed!
Joanane Meusburger's No Turning Back is a page turner. The story's thread unwinds from the spool of impulsive decisions of youth, unexpected consequences exacerbated by ignorance and poverty, emotional pain and uncertain resolution. The story begins in the summer of 1898 in the homes of two Roman Catholic mothers in Bregenz, Austria. Soon after the rich son of one family and the poor and pretty daughter of the other meet, the unraveling of their illusions about each other begins to drive the story. Katharina Thannen, only seventeen, must travel by train from home to Wiesbaden, Germany, and Rotterdam, Holland; by steamship to Ellis Island; and finally by mule-driven wagon to Lake City, Iowa, where the story will find its denouement ten years later. The saga speaks to contemporary concerns about illegal abortion and human sexuality with compassion and realism. Meusburger has crafted the story with a talented and resolute hand.
This novel was written by a friend. I purchased it out of curiosity and to show support but have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it! If you love readiing stories about our ancestors , the people who first came to America with virtually nothing but dreams and ambitions then you will not be disappointed! Moves along at a pretty fast pace yet still so much is described in detail that makes you feel you can see it or that you are there. Enjoyed it so much I told all my friends & family about it.
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