A nation where running water in some parts is a novelty? How would you have enjoyed living there? Would you have given up or ran away?

In The Road to Home you meet two women who both grew up among those features and struggles of South Africa. Yet in many ways are polar opposite. Monica is a white African, privileged and protected in till tragedy struck. Then she realized how much of the real Africa, and her divine purpose she was missing. Ellie on the other hand was a black African who new the worst of Africa, it’s wars, it’s poverty, and it's betrayals. Yet even then she still prevailed, all while living with a horrid disease she did not deserve. These two women brought together by a seemingly chance encounter (was it really just mere chance?) forged a friendship that would span ages, change their lives, as well as the lives of many other, and touch two amazingly precious children.

This book is truly entertaining and captivating. It is the first book written by author Vanessa Del Fabbro. Who herself grew up in the world of South Africa. The fact she knew her setting and subject so personally really adds dimension to the novel. This book teaches you that even amidst adversity you can prevail and become a better person. It also makes you realize how privileged you are to live in the U.S.A where running water, electricity, jobs, safety and freedom are so readily taken for granted. Even more importantly it shows that no matter what color a persons skin may be, or what disease may be racking their body that they too are special and that the deserve to be treated with love and respect - just like everyone else.

I would readily recommended this book to anyone. Especially if you enjoy novels with a deeper meaning woven through. It's 312 pages long, and has discussion questions on the end which would make it a wonderful read for a book club or another gathering. The author is also currently working on a sequel to this novel and I imagine that if it's anything like the first it will be extremely enjoyable. So pick up this book the next time your looking for a meaningful read and enjoy it!