Place

by Hannah Huber Narrated by Hannah Huber

Overview

Jill Stone, an American radio journalist who married a Dutchman, has spent the past twenty years carefully curating the perfect Dutch life full of borrels-drinks, boats, bikes, and friends in the idyllic Dutch village of Loenen aan de Vecht, just outside Amsterdam. But it's time for Jill and her family to head to America, fulfilling the agreed-upon plan to spend the next twenty across the Atlantic closer to Jill's roots. 

Everything was going according to plan when Jill got an unexpected job offer, her dream job. Only catch? The job is based in the Netherlands. While Jill wrestles with her decision to move home to America and give up everything she has worked for, husband Paul has an accident, landing him in a medically induced coma. As Paul recovers in the hospital, Jill discovers another surprise, forcing her to question where exactly she fits in - and how her plans for the life she might lead compare to the life she's come to love.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Hannah beautifully captures the struggles of living a life that straddles two continents, two cultures and ultimately, two identities. Who are we when living abroad? And how does one find their "place" when home is everywhere and nowhere. A must-read that will leave you questioning what home means to you." - Colleen Geske, Author of Stuff Dutch People Like

"Place is a story about finding one's home in the world while being mobile. Jill's experiences are relatable to anyone who finds themselves in search of possibility and connection. Definitely worth the read and a fantastic debut novel!" - Julia Bailey, Cultural Anthropologist

"Hannah's attention to detail became a significant reason why I enjoyed this story as it progressed, and WHY I liked the protagonist Jill, her openness to the universe, her totally sensual experience of HER universe. I could feel it, smell it, see it, live it as I gave myself to the author leading me through what turned out to be a REAL dilemma for Jill and her whole family, plus a surprise ending and wonderful closure to her quandary: Where IS my place? I think it is a great book for all women to read, not just expats, as it applies to the dilemma of moving and finding 'home' in general. I think it's a great book for men because I truly wondered HOW THE HELL is Paul going to get out of this?...Each new development ratcheted up the tension and decision-making and sensitivity vs. the rationality of Jill...I also loved the frequent interjection of Dutch words and phrases, which are quickly and easily interpreted so as not to distract from the pace of the story while also giving us an added sense of the charm of where Jill lives now and why this must be so hard for her to decide to leave." - Ross Patton, former screenwriter

"I had trouble putting the book down - I couldn't wait to see what would happen next! The storyline pulled me in right away, as did the character development. Hannah's protagonist was especially compelling. The ending made me want to know, again, what will happen next. Is there a sequel on the horizon?" - Nancy Chambers, retired Higher Education Professional

Product Details

BN ID:	2940159418081
Publisher:	Amsterdam Academy Press
Publication date:	09/01/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged

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