MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW RATING-4/5 "Take the Long Way Home" by Rochelle Alers offers an arresting and sweeping narrative that traverses seven decades and two continents, following the remarkable journey of Claudia Patterson through some of history's most tumultuous periods. From a 1950s Mississippi town established by freed slaves to the cultural diversity of 1960s Paris and Rome, and the allure of 1980s Wall Street to present-day New York, Alers crafts a vivid tapestry of Claudia's life and the profound impact of four significant men who shape her journey. Claudia Patterson emerges as a multifaceted protagonist—part freedom fighter, astute businessperson, devoted wife, linguistic savant, and the eventual savior of a European dynasty. Alers skillfully unveils Claudia's life, driven by powerful loves and profound losses that shape her trajectory and define her resilience. The narrative introduces four pivotal men who leave indelible marks on Claudia's life...
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