The Bright Unknown, Elizabeth Byler Younts
The Bright Unknown, Elizabeth Byler Younts
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The Bright Unknown
A coming-of-age historical novel about friendship, survival, and the will to be free

Author: Elizabeth Byler Younts

Narrator: Devon O'Day

Unabridged: 11 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 10/22/2019

Synopsis

From award-winning author Elizabeth Byler Younts comes a luminous and heartbreaking historical novel about resilience, friendship, and the search for belonging--perfect for readers of Susan Meissner and Katherine Reay."Younts's successor to The Solace of Water (2018) has an enthralling foundation for its story, along with an appealing historical setting and themes of friendship and love amidst oppression . . . the captivating plot will engage readers." --BooklistBrighton Friedrich has never known life beyond the walls of Riverside Home, the rural asylum where she was born in the 1940s. Raised by a nurse who keeps secrets about her past and bound to her best friend, a boy she calls Angel, Brighton dreams of freedom. Together they risk everything to escape, but the world outside is as perilous as it is beautiful. With no identities, little money, and only fragile hope, they must rely on each other and the unexpected kindness of strangers in their quest to find home.Told with Elizabeth Byler Younts's gorgeous, lyrical prose, The Bright Unknown is a poignant story of love, loss, and redemption that will linger long after the last page. This standalone historical novel includes discussion questions, making it a great choice for book clubs and a thoughtful gift for fans of unforgettable, hope-filled fiction.

About Elizabeth Byler Younts

Elizabeth Byler Younts gained a worldwide audience through her first book, Seasons: A Real Story of an Amish Girl. She is also the author of the Carol Award–winning novel The Solace of Water, the critically acclaimed novel The Bright Unknown, and the Promise of Sunrise series. She has consulted on Amish lifestyle and the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect for two award-winning television shows. Elizabeth lives in Central Pennsylvania with her husband, two daughters, and a small menagerie of well-loved pets. Visit her online at ElizabethBylerYounts.com; Twitter: @ElizabethYounts; Facebook: AuthorElizabethBylerYounts; and Instagram: @ElizabethBylerYounts_author.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Deanne on June 19, 2020

Taking place in rural Pennsylvania , which is where I live this book caught my eye. I enjoy reading about the struggles people go through in asylums too so I knew this would be a perfect fit for me. This was a quick read for me one I started it I could hardly put it down. I went through a real mixed b......more

Goodreads review by Jocelyn on March 01, 2020

I read this book start to finish yesterday. I am going to honor my book hangover and wait before starting the next one, because this story is not meant to be dismissed or discarded. #TheBrightUnknown is brave and bold and heartbreaking, but so beautiful, too. The ending was what I was hoping for (Th......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on June 25, 2019

This was a an absolute gem. Authentic, gritty, and full of hope. Just my kind of book. Highly recommend! From Endorsement: As bold as it is beautiful, as haunting as it is full of hope, The Bright Unknown is a story that will latch onto the minds and hearts of readers, and not easily let go. With lus......more

Goodreads review by Becca on October 16, 2019

Forgive me because I don't believe I even have the words to do this novel justice. I finished a day ago and I'm still sitting in a book fog. There's so much that I loved but can't share to avoid spoilers, but this novel had me hook, line, and sinker from the very first chapter. Although The Bright Un......more

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A beautifully woven story of a young woman's journey to understanding that the past shapes us but does not define us, and that it is love that gives us the courage to live like we believe it. With prose that is luminous and lyrical, The Bright Unknown is a compelling read from the first page to the last. Susan Meissner

Younts's successor to The Solace of Water (2018) has an enthralling foundation for its story, along with an appealing historical setting and themes of friendship and love amidst oppression . . . the captivating plot will engage readers. Booklist

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