Detour Home

by Mike Tyrell

A newly married young couple decides to take a Detour in life, from fast-paced Chicago to a small town in central South Dakota. On a year-long journey, with a cast of unique characters, they come to discover one of the basic tenets of the more you give, the greater the rewards you receive in return.
This heartwarming novel is set in rural South Dakota, on the banks of the Missouri River. As the couple takes on the role of houseparents at St. Joseph's Indian School, their lives are changed forever. Their students, coworkers and new friends open their eyes – and their hearts – to love, loss, and what it really means to serve others. Without them recognizing it, the couple's struggles lead them to understand where they belong.
Loosely based on true events, see how a little faith ends up teaching two people the true meaning of Home.

296 pages, Paperback

Published October 11, 2022

Reviews

[Izzy Tyrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a 23 year old, and a recent grad looking for my purpose and passion in life, this is a truly inspiring story how good times, bad times, and all the time in between are opportunities for growth. It gave me a unique perspective on how taking risks in life that may be unsettling at times but there is likely a great purpose to it all.
I cried throughout various parts of the story and could embody the character’s emotions through the authors writing. Just a great story overall!

[Ronald Byers · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story about how a young couple from the big city came to the open plains of South Dakota to work with Lakota youth for what they thought would be a brief stay before settling into the traditional American dream. However, a mission greater than climbing the corporate latter and settling into the burbs would set them on a completely different course. This story delves into their time spent adapting to working with a completely different culture, how their mindset changed as they began to find deep meaning in the relationships they had built. This story brings to mind Proverbs 16:9 ..."The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." A great reminder to anyone that the twists and turns of this life and can be wonderful if you seek to find meaning beyond the measurable!

[Jona Ohm · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a sweet story! Heartwarming, funny and sometimes sad, this is a book about some people who wanted to care for others... but got much more in return than what they thought they would give. In the process, they found their place in the world.