The Long Journey to Jake Palmer by James L. Rubart is the story of corporate trainer Jake Palmer whose career has been about coaching people to know themselves better and deal head-on with the issues that hold them back. Yet it seems that Jake can't face his own issues.
The story begins with Jake trying to be a hero and defend a young girl who is being bullied back into prostitution. That scenario doesn't end well, and the storyline picks up more than a year later with Jake trying to heal. The physical wounds from the altercation have healed, but he is left with horrendous scars. As a result, his wife has left him, and he is in the process of trying to get his business back on track. The healing Jake needs is more than just physical healing.
Meanwhile, it's time for the 10th annual summer vacation with friends. As the newly-single person in the group, Jake is reluctant to participate, but is convinced by his best friend that it would be good for him. This vacation leads to his learning about the legend of Willow Lake, a lake with a lost corridor leading to a place where all one's hopes and longings can be fulfilled.
This is a beautifully written story. Rubart's words draw you into Jake's life. In some ways, Jake's story requires you to stretch your imagination. Lost corridors leading to mythical healing meadows are not a normal part of our lives, after all. The best part about The Long Journey to Jake Palmer is that it challenges you to think. Many people have a journey similar to Jake's, with hurts that are hidden from view. Like Jake, many are in need of healing. Because of that, as readers we so easily relate to Jake. The Long Journey to Jake Palmer is a thought-provoking tale of relationships and hope and healing.
A beautifully written, thought-provoking story. Interesting characters, much like the people we know in our daily lives. Lots of twists and turns in the plot. An unexpected ending. All these make The Long Journey to Jake Palmer worth reading.
BookLookBloggers provided me with a free copy of The Long Journey to Jake Palmer in exchange for my honest review.
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