This was a fast and predictable read. I read most of the book in one long evening. You wanted to find out how the trip to the United States was completed.
Alice's emotions regarding the desire to have a child led her to try to give support to a very troubled teen.
Once Carla
…more was on the train I felt certain that I could anticipate where the story was going and the fact the two women would eventually cross paths.
It was amazing the many hardships eleven year old Carla experienced and was able to handle. She actually had no choice. I suffered with her when she needed to make the decision regarding her brother.
It certainly was a vivid insight into the hardships hundreds of immigrant families and single children are experiencing today in order to reach the "promised land" (less)