Odyssey of Love: A Memoir of Seeking & Finding

by Linda Jämsén

Dust off your literary passport and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!★★★★★ "An absolute joy to read!"★★★★★ "A compelling page-turner"★★★★★ "A gripping book of an enigmatic journey" ★★★★★ "A leap-of-faith story for the ages that will touch your heart"At a crossroads after her long-time boyfriend Hank doesn’t propose on her 41st birthday, Linda reluctantly visits Angelica, a psychic, in the hope of hearing that he will come around. However, the future husband Angelica envisions isn’t Hank but a “tall man with glasses," waiting for Linda overseas. There, during her “romantic and music-filled Odyssey,” a “Russian icon” will lead to Linda's mate.Skeptical at first, Linda soon realizes that maybe Angelica is onto something. With Hank refusing to commit, Linda heeds her best friend’s advice to “settle down, not settle for,” and takes a leap of faith and moves across the Atlantic to find The One. In Budapest, land of her musical idol Franz Liszt, she reignites her passion for music and reinvents herself as an English teacher. As she travels from the tulip-lined canals of Amsterdam to the azure waters of the Aegean, Linda is tempted by attractive men who meet Angelica's description. But are they imposters? And where, oh where, is the Russian icon to guide her?Finalist for the 2021 CIBA Hearten Awards for Inspiring and Uplifting Non-Fiction

322 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2021

Reviews

[Rue Matthiessen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this odyssey of an American woman who, upon finally breaking off a relationship that is going nowhere, sets off alone into lesser known parts of Europe. Have you ever wondered what it's like to toss it all to the wind and go on a true adventure--have colorful roommates in Hungary, learn languages, become a teacher, follow one's spiritual path, delve into cultural riches and have perplexing boyfriends that don't work out? Jamsen will let you know, while staying (mostly) cheerful and keeping her faith through it all. She is a wonderful guide through Europe, and is also very learned in music, and a passionate and informative traveling companion. Sneak peak: she also lets the reader in on her "relationship" with Franz Liszt, on her way to find the love of her life here on earth. Highly recommend!!

[Regina Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the courageous story of Linda taking on a quest for love. As she immerses herself in a completely different reality in Eastern Europe, she opens herself up to new experiences, people, places, and a string of romantic encounters. I love Linda's humour, her warmth, and the candid manner in which she recounts her miraculous adventures. Reading her well-written story allowed me to dive into her life and I only came up for air once the last page had been turned. Highly recommended!

[Alexa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! As a middle aged woman who has traveled and lived in Europe, and who also loves classical music, this book ticked off so many key things for me. Romance, travel, adventure, music...

Linda's true life story reads like a fiction and is entertaining and also encouraging... life can still be so full of adventure, even in your forties!

I recommend this book to anyone who has spent time in Europe, dreamed of finding love abroad and loves classical music.

[Christine Cullen-Koivisto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring story

Lovely story, inspiring, I was particularly touched by the account of the appearance of Our Blessed Lady & what it meant to Linda & how she wrote so beautifully about her friends & the people that she met along the way.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice easy read

Story itself was good. I love the way that she incorporated music into the journey felt the ending of the book was pretty rushed though.