Noémie’s Journey AUDIO BOOK by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

In “Noémie’s Journey”, Richard Winters rode his beloved motorcycle from New York to North Carolina trying to escape his past. As he was trying to start a new life, an unexpected interest, Noémie Bellerose, caught his attention. However, in 1968, in the south, this was going to cause some problems since he was a white man intrigued with a woman who came from a problem family and was not 100% white. Through their journey, they faced many trials and tribulations due to individuals in town not agreeing with this possible arrangement. In addition, Noémie and her younger brother also have to deal with an alcoholic and abusive father. They were realistic about what a relationship would mean; did this hinder or enhance their future? I thought this was a pretty good book. I enjoyed the message the book was portraying: diversity isn’t something to fear; adversity can make one stronger; having a partner helps soften the blow; and love can conquer so much, to name a few.