An Unexpected Detour

We've all been told to "follow our dreams", but what happens when those dreams aren't working out? Part personal memoir, part self-help, Follow Your Detour will inspire you to embrace the unexpected, let go of your pain and fears, and find the courage to create your own path.

An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Readers, Shortlisted for the Waterstone's Book Prize and a Publisher's Weekly "Flying Start" book Amy Curry's year sucks. And it's not getting any better. Her mother has decided to move, so somehow Amy has to get their car from California to the East Coast. There's just one problem: since her father's death Amy hasn't been able to get behind the wheel of a car. Enter Roger, the son of a family friend, who turns out to be funny, nice . . . and unexpectedly cute. But Roger's plans involve a more "scenic" route than just driving from A to B, so suddenly Amy finds herself on the road trip of a lifetime. And, as she grows closer to Roger, Amy starts to realise that sometimes you have to get lost to find your way home. . . Praise for Amy & Roger's Epic Detour 'One of the most touching, irresistible, and feel-good road trips I've been on in a long, long while. Amy & Roger is a book to love.' Deb Caletti, National Book Award Finalist 'A near-perfect summer read that should leave readers with a thirst for travel and romance.' Publishers Weekly, Starred Review 'This entertaining and thoughtful summertime road trip serves up slices of America with a big scoop of romance on the side.' Kirkus Reviews 'A classic literary road trip is what Matson delivers in high style…if all road trips were like this, nobody'd ever stay home.' BCCB 'An emotionally rewarding road novel.' School Library Journal

FN-2187 turns a bad day and troublesome pest into praise from Captain Phasma . Luke and Leia undertake a high-stakes, two-part undercover mission on Tibrin with explosive results. Plus more stories with K-2SO , Cassian , Emil , CR-8R , and the rebels vs. the Empire expand the world of Star Wars into new territory for a new generation of fans.

Are you -- or is someone you love -- feeling derailed by the unfair twists and turns of infertility? Do the words -just relax- drive you crazy? Are you afraid you may never be able to have a baby? We get it. You're not alone. In Detours you'll meet a group of friends who have experienced practically every infertility setback and reproductive technology available. The authors share their incredible journeys and lessons learned -- in real stories. A -support group in a book, - these pages are packed with the help you need to navigate the infertility maze, cope with the stress of treatment, balance infertility and career, get (or give) the right kind of support, view challenges through a different lens, and find your resolution as you regain happiness. This unprecedented collection of inspirational journeys offers hope against all odds. The eleven authors, of both sexes, diverse backgrounds and different religions, met through the RESOLVE National Infertility Association of Greater San Diego. Their shared struggle bonded them together, and they become lifelines for each other as they faced roadblocks and setbacks on their infertility journeys. Hear the fears and jubilation as they begin and end a journey none imagined, littered with disappointments but resolving with joy. Celebrate with them as they rejoice solutions and share what they wish they had known when they were going through infertility treatment.

A collection of historical fiction about the Jewish holidays and set primarily in eastern Europe and Russia.

This is the story of how a successful, professional young educator, wife, and mother survived a near-fatal and debilitating stroke at the age of thirty-six. It was written in the hopes that her lessons learned and recounted experiences will help other stroke victims, their families, and friends as they begin their own period of discovery and healing. Every stroke is different, but recovery protocols are very similar for each survivor and those who love them. Perhaps this book will be a road map as they collectively navigate a myriad of fears, hopes, feelings of despair, and needs during their own personal journey back.

Fifteen-year-old Justine Ross and her family travel to London, England for what is to be a three-week vacation. While they are there, Justine's father is to speak at a medical symposium. After they arrive, Justine notices a shadowy figure dressed in black which randomly appears wherever they are. She soon realizes no one else sees the mystery figure. To top it all off, she hears a voice tell her that time is running out! Out for what? And why her? Frustration, fear and curiosity take hold of her as she seeks to learn the answer. The answer comes during a daytrip to Stonehenge when the identity of the shadowy figure is revealed. The Ross family suddenly find themselves transported back in time to an age of sorcerers and kings and the magic of Wiltshire for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.

Sara Hill is excited to start the weekend which promises a wonderful time with Matt Sames, the man of her dreams, at her best friend Jennys wedding. Although the trip is only three hours long, Sara takes an unexpected detour to another dimension and never arrives at her parents home in Houston, as expected. Will she make it to the wedding? Will she ever be able to get back? As search parties look for her, she is nowhere anyone can find her. Shes sheltered by a group of rebels who insist shes there to save them from being totally annihilated.

In the fall of 1999, 23-year-old Simon hit the road on a journey that took her across the United States. Her inspired interviews with other young men and women suffering from manic depression comprise the heart and soul of this remarkable memoir.

Dr. Tony Evans walks readers through what it is like to recognize God's will and his plan for your life.