Finding our way home

These days, there are few books that capture me in their characters from page one. "Finding Our Way Home" by Charlene Baumbich is one of them. It records the story of Sasha, a professional ballet dancer forced into early retirement because of a debilitating injury, and Evelyn, her caretaker. The former is a shadow of her previous self, struggling to find relief from the physical and emotional pain, living a private life characterized by mystery and secrecy. Evelyn makes you smile from the second she enters a scene, and in every encounter thereafter. Few characters have so much energy so fast. Independently, and together, these two women blend their strengths and weaknesses in an endearing way that is thoroughly heartwarming. It's easy to get lost in their corner of the world. I can't think of a better book to kick off summer reading.