I love it that David Rawlings' books are independent of each other. That way you can read any one of them and not feel left out because you didn't read the previous one. His style is interesting in that he uses supernatural beings to deliver his messages. Are they angels? One can only hope that angels do walk this earth to try and guide us as we go along our own path. Mr. Rawlings is from Australia, and in this book he gives us a peek into what his country is like. Add his perspective to what we hear on the news about his country, and you can get a appreciation for the country. The story follows 4 college friends who reunite 15 years after graduation I'm sure many people will be able to relate to at least one of them. I strongly suggest you read his other books. The life lessons are valuable.

Thank you to Net Galley for an ARC for an honest review.

A story about four friends and their journey in a reunion. This shows how we all come together and most have something to hide whether it is how we feel about ourselves or how someone has hurt us. A book worth taking the time to read. I enjoy it.
I want to thank netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy.

WHERE THE ROAD BENDS is another beautifully written, thought provoking, modern day parable by DAVID RAWLINGS. There is a subtle Christian message running through the book.
The story takes place in the Australian Outback, miles from anywhere, with four college friends meeting for a reunion fifteen years after graduating. Lincoln, a wealthy stock broker, has arranged the trip. He is proud of his success, but is hiding a lot of hurt. Eliza is a successful budsiness woman, about to be made CEO of a prestigious fashion house, but she feels unfulfilled as she charts her own way through life. Bree is a happily married mother of two little girls, who has failed in her music career, is very fearful, and who constantly hears her mother's voice telling her what a failure she is. Andy has his own demons to battle, being addicted to gambling.
The four friends are hiding such a lot from each other and are holding on to so much resentment, hurt and disillusionment. They are asked by the tour guides and the people who help them when they are scattered during a sandstorm, where they have come from and where their lives are actually going. It is a question we could all ask ourselves! Also we are reminded of the importance of letting go of the past in order to go forward on life's journey.
I don't want to tell you any more and spoil the story for you, except to say that it is a really worthwhile read.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

This was just not for me. I get that the author is Australian, but the "translation" (his words not mine) into American English fails miserably. The characters just did not work here. Everyone felt wooden and fake. The whole story was a bit of a let down.