A Thousand Roads Home - Carmel Harrington

       Newest on my tbr - OUBC -Sept 2019

A sweet, heart-warming tale about friendships and second chances.

Ruth and her son lose their apartment and end up homeless.  They are able to live in a hotel  while waiting for a place in government housing with other people in similar situations. 

Then we have Tom, a sad old guy who lives on the streets by choice because of his deep grief.  Tom becomes friends with Ruth's son and all of their lives begin to change.   Wonderful characters and a feel-good story. 

Goodreads says it so much better:::

‘Where is home?’ DJ asked.
‘Wherever the people you love are.’ Ruth replied.

Single mother, Ruth, and her son, DJ, have never truly fitted in, but that didn’t matter, so long as they were together. When their home comes under threat, their quiet life will change forever.

DJ meets Tom, a man who ten years ago walked out of his house and never looked back. Ruth, DJ and Tom have all felt like outsiders. Burdened with grief and insecurities, they are not living their best lives. But together, these three ordinary people will do an extraordinary thing…