The Day Sarah Ran Away

By Janell Goodrich York

Description:

Sarah Goodwin loved her life as a stay-at-home mom, pouring her heart into every moment with her only daughter, Emma. But now, Emma is off at college and rarely visits or answers her calls, leaving Sarah feeling adrift in a sea of routines—no more soccer games, fundraisers, dress shopping, or birthday parties. As each monotonous day blends into the next, Sarah longs for something more.

When Emma announces she’ll be home for the summer to plan her wedding, Sarah is thrilled at the thought of shared dreams, endless to-do lists, and the promise of reconnecting. But her perfect summer quickly unravels when unexpected events send her on a daring journey with new companions—an adventure filled with twists, revelations, and surprises she never saw coming.

As Sarah journeys west, questions loom. What will her husband do when he discovers she’s gone? Where will this journey lead her? And most importantly, what lies ahead for Sarah now?

Book Takeaway:

Things don’t always turn out how we planned or pictured in our head, but that doesn’t make the outcome bad - just different.

Why the author wrote this book:

I wanted to write about female characters who were middle age or older going through real life events. For the main character, she struggles to find purpose after her only daughter leaves home. I also wanted to focus on the value of female friendships supporting each other. I love to read about women my age doing adventurous, fun things together.