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A review by jeaninetaniece
In a Far-Off Land by Stephanie Landsem
5.0
Papa says God never stopped listening to me and never stopped loving me, even when I was at my worst. All that time, he was just waiting for me to come back to him and tell him how sorry I was. Waiting to forgive me. ~ Mina
What an outstanding story of a prodigal daughter Hollywood style!
When the Great Depression hit Mina’s hometown hard, she decides she can save the family farm by leaving home and heading for California. Become a movie star, make some quick money, and come back to Nebraska the hero. Unfortunately, Hollywood is one tough nut to crack and Mina’s plans for stardom quickly turn to dust on a road to ruin.
The world isn’t an easy place for a woman, especially one that is alone, broke, and far from home. Mina finds herself in one demoralizing situation after another. Practically selling her soul just to survive.
Then she meets Max. He offers her a life vest before she drowns in the sea of despair. Max knows the ins and outs of town, rubs elbows with all the influential people, and has invites to best parties. He takes her under his wing promising her a leading role. But the one party that is to be her big break brings Mina’s world crashing down.
I love the theme of this story and the diverse characters. We learn about the prejudices against of immigrants during the depression, but also pride of their heritage and loyalty to their families. Family ties, unconditional love, and undeserved forgiveness are beautifully presented. One never falls so far that God can not see or hear them. And Ephraim Zimmerman is the sweetest, most loving father a girl could ever ask for.
What an outstanding story of a prodigal daughter Hollywood style!
When the Great Depression hit Mina’s hometown hard, she decides she can save the family farm by leaving home and heading for California. Become a movie star, make some quick money, and come back to Nebraska the hero. Unfortunately, Hollywood is one tough nut to crack and Mina’s plans for stardom quickly turn to dust on a road to ruin.
The world isn’t an easy place for a woman, especially one that is alone, broke, and far from home. Mina finds herself in one demoralizing situation after another. Practically selling her soul just to survive.
Then she meets Max. He offers her a life vest before she drowns in the sea of despair. Max knows the ins and outs of town, rubs elbows with all the influential people, and has invites to best parties. He takes her under his wing promising her a leading role. But the one party that is to be her big break brings Mina’s world crashing down.
I love the theme of this story and the diverse characters. We learn about the prejudices against of immigrants during the depression, but also pride of their heritage and loyalty to their families. Family ties, unconditional love, and undeserved forgiveness are beautifully presented. One never falls so far that God can not see or hear them. And Ephraim Zimmerman is the sweetest, most loving father a girl could ever ask for.