No Ocean Too Wide (McAlister Family #1) in Clearly Christian Readathon

Mar 12, 2019 Carrie Turansky rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author) · review of another edition

I'm very excited to bring you this new English historical novel, No Ocean Too Wide. When the three youngest McAlister children are taken away from their widowed mother and emigrated to Canada without her knowledge or permission, the oldest sister sets off to find them and reunite the family, but her journey is much more difficult than she ever expected. She needs the help of a wealthy young solicitor and a renewal of her faith to meet those challenges. I was deeply touched when I researched chil ...more

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Mar 15, 2019 Oceana GottaReadEmAll rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I received a free copy of this book through Net Galley from the publisher.
No Ocean Too Wide was a touching, genuine story about a family battling through the child emigration era in the early 1900's.
I really enjoyed this story! I connected with the McAllister family right away. The writing was quick to read through, and I was engaged the whole time! The plot was realistic but exciting, and I really enjoyed the bits of romance included as well.

I don't usually read Historical Fiction and love i ...more

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Mar 02, 2019 Carolyn Miller rated it it was amazing

No Ocean Too Wide is Carrie Turansky at her finest, as she weaves rich historical details and engaging characters with the heart-wrenching complexities surrounding the emigration of British Home Children in the early 1900s. I thoroughly enjoyed this glimpse into English and Canadian history, with its echoes of the trials faced by orphans in books such as Anne of Green Gables, and the strong message of faith and trust in the Heavenly Father who never abandons us.

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Dec 01, 2019 writer... rated it really liked it

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Shocking mistreatment of British children unjustly apprehended by government systems in their overreaching attempts of societal control. Effects on the members of this story's one family are heartbreaking while their personal determination is inspiring.
Every inner cry for justice surfaces in reading this story.
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Mar 08, 2019 Melissa Henderson rated it it was amazing

Truly touches the heart. From the first page, I was swept into the story. Sickness, decisions made by outsiders, family dedication and finding love and faith are all found in this intriguing, special story. Great read. I received a complimentary copy of the book. No review was required.

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Aug 05, 2019 Lynn Watson rated it it was amazing

Ready for the sequel now! Deep characters, plenty action. The lack of integrity (in general) in the early years of adoption from England to Canadian families is spelled out well. The oldest sister in this story goes to amazing lengths for the love of her siblings -- much determination and grit. Well-written. Excellent read!

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Jan 21, 2020 Barbara Campbell rated it really liked it

Shelves: christian-fiction

I enjoyed the audio version of this book. The narration is wonderful and the story is riveting. While romance is in the mix, it is not the main thrust of the story. This book has brought great interest to me about the child immigration program in England. I had no idea there was ever such a thing. In some ways I see how it could be beneficial to children with no family, but it appears it was far from flawless and like the Orphan Trains in the US there was plenty of bad with the good.

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Jul 07, 2019 Jodi rated it really liked it

No Ocean Too Wide is the first book in the McAlister Family series written by Carrie Turansky. I have read her Edwardian Brides series and I really enjoyed those books so I was looking forward to this new series. Before reading, I was unaware of the British emigration program that sent young children on ships across the Atlantic to begin new lives as domestics in Canada. While I am sure that some children were placed into loving homes where they were embraced as a member of the family, this nove ...more

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Mar 29, 2022 Dana rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Absolutely incredible!
I was completely engrossed from the first page! This book was SO good. Carrie Turansky's No Ocean Too Wide took me back to 1908 and told me about the British Home Children program. This book is so well researched and skillfully written that I really struggled to stop reading and get my work done. The fear and grief of Laura, Katie, Garth and Grace's mum as she heard that her three youngest children had been emigrated to Canada was heart wrenching. Laura's journey to find he ...more

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Jun 12, 2021 elcissoni rated it it was amazing

Wow! I was caught up in this book from the very beginning and loved the journey Turansky took me on from inner city London to the rural lands of Canada and back again. This was a truly powerful book about the blessings and the hardships experienced by the British Home Children and their families from the years 1869-1939. No Ocean Too Wide was both heartbreaking and uplifting as Laura and her companions raced to discover what happened to her siblings.

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Jun 27, 2021 Betsy rated it it was amazing

I read this book via audiobook and was completely captivated by the storyline from the very beginning. I felt deeply invested in the characters and their plight and couldn’t wait to learn more about them. I had never heard of British Home Children until this book which is the first part of the McAlister family saga. With its inspiring message, wonderful storytelling and great narration, this is a must read!

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