The Girl with No Home

Straight to the story...

Jerusha has been abandoned by her mother at the age of 7. Her mother loved her father a lot and wants to live with him. But he himself is in a place, where she cannot afford to take Jerusha. She loved him a little too much that she decided to give up on Jerusha. And as a result, Jerusha is left with a guardian.

After few years of living here and there, Jerusha meets a man named Dan, a farmer and who is much older than Jerusha. She marries him and is all set to start a new life in a new place and in a new home. A home, which she can claim to be her place. And a home, which she can stay forever with her loving husband.

But life has thrown a new challenge at her. Jerusha is left alone in the same house just after 2 years of marriage. She cannot go anywhere else, because she never had a real home as such. So with no other choice left, Jerusha decided to stay back in the same house to live her life all alone once again !

As said, when there is a zig, there will always be a zag. I mean, if life throws challenges at you, just face it. Because it will also throw some cool stuff sooner or later.

And that is what happened in Jerusha's life too. After few days of being alone, she met a traveller named Joe. He was in search of some temporary work and a home to keep his daughter. 

Can you guess what's in store next ??

Jerusha and Joe fall for each other and gets married in a small ceremony with only few closest friends and neighbours. Their happiness has no bounds when they come to know that Jerusha is pregnant. Everything is so well and everyone are so happy. But here comes another zig. As much as Joe loves Jerusha, he also loves travelling, exploring and just hates settling in one place.

(And did I mention that he is a painter? May be I haven't !!)

Though Jerusha finds it difficult to accept, deep down, she knew that she cannot expect Joe to stick with her all his life. But she never expected that his departure would be this early. That too when she is carrying Joe's child. Nevertheless, Jerusha has no other choice left but to allow Joe to do what he wants to do.

And once again, Jerusha is left all alone. But this time, she has some hope that Joe might return to her. Whether he returns or not, only time and the pages in the book will decide. 

So start reading to find out.....

 - What happened to Jerusha's mother ?

 - Who is the guardian who took care of Jerusha ?

 - What happened to Dan (Jerusha's first husband) ?

- and finally, Will Joe comes back to Jerusha??

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P.S: One of the strange stories that I've read so far. I just found interesting to read the different culture that is showcased. But if you are looking for some fun read, this shouldn't be your pick.

Happy Reading !!

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Source: The Girl With No Home by Shiela Newberry

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