Fly Away
By Kristin Hannah
- Release Date: 2013-04-23
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
Return to the world of FIREFLY LANE—now a Netflix series—from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah.
Once, a long time ago, I walked down a night-darkened road called Firefly Lane, all alone, on the worst night of my life, and I found a kindred spirit. That was our beginning. More than thirty years ago. TullyandKate. You and me against the world. Best friends forever. But stories end, don't they? You lose the people you love and you have to find a way to go on. . . .
Tully Hart has always been larger than life, a woman fueled by big dreams and driven by memories of a painful past. She thinks she can overcome anything until her best friend, Kate Ryan, dies. Tully tries to fulfill her deathbed promise to Kate--to be there for Kate's children--but Tully knows nothing about family or motherhood or taking care of people.
Sixteen-year-old Marah Ryan is devastated by her mother's death. Her father, Johnny, strives to hold the family together, but even with his best efforts, Marah becomes unreachable in her grief. Nothing and no one seems to matter to her . . . until she falls in love with a young man who makes her smile again and leads her into his dangerous, shadowy world.
Dorothy Hart--the woman who once called herself Cloud--is at the center of Tully's tragic past. She repeatedly abandoned her daughter, Tully, as a child, but now she comes back, drawn to her daughter's side at a time when Tully is most alone. At long last, Dorothy must face her darkest fear: Only by revealing the ugly secrets of her past can she hope to become the mother her daughter needs.
A single, tragic choice and a middle-of-the-night phone call will bring these women together and set them on a poignant, powerful journey of redemption. Each has lost her way, and they will need each one another--and maybe a miracle--to transform their lives.
An emotionally complex, heart-wrenching novel about love, motherhood, loss, and new beginnings, Fly Away reminds us that where there is life, there is hope, and where there is love, there is forgiveness. Told with her trademark powerful storytelling and illuminating prose, Kristin Hannah reveals why she is one of the most beloved writers of our day.
Reviews
GREAT STORY
5By Moses BelleGreat story. Well written Very entertaining Hannah is a fabulous writer. LADY Freeport New York January 23, 2024Wonderful Story
5By amdie danchakWriting is beautiful…..wonderful story!Tears
5By BuckingbI couldn’t put the book down even though I had tears in my eyes throughout the whole story. Another really good readFive stars!!
2By mopargirl0217Beautiful as always….. teary eyed at the end.Keeps your attention
3By KathyNYCStarters off great even though characters are overdone to the point of disbelief. A disappointing endingFly away
5By JennifRHAbsolutely amazing! Couldn’t put it down I cried so hard , it makes you think back to your very best friend and the memories! It makes you think ahead when you will be older and hoping you have the support Tully does too! Wonderfully written !Well written about sensitive subjects
5By Mark in St ParisA compelling story about the intricacies of family and friends who live life with difficulties that may very well mirror our own lives in some respects.Rough middle but good overall.
3By bkfrosliThis book was a little tough to stick with, but I love the author so I really wanted to finish it. It was much darker than Firefly Lane, but I guess that’s life. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows! Now which Kristin Hannah book to read next?Fly Away
5By Nana TubbsHope to see the movie out soon!Fly Away
3By mandolinda26Too long... too redundant! Thank you!