Grandfather's Journey

Grandfather’s Journey by Allen Say is a touching story about traveling, family and friends. A man travels from the country he grew up in, to the United States. He is amazed at what he sees and loves it in the United States but he longs to go back to his friends and the country he knows so well. Many years later he moves back to the town where he grew up but wishes to travel to the United States once more. He never makes it back but his grandson, whom he told many stories about his experiences travels to the United States one day. When the grandson arrives in the United States he understands how his grandfather felt. The grandson starts to miss his friends, family and the scenery of his country, like his grandfather did. This was a wonderful story about the bond between families. Listening to family members or loved one’s stories are treasured moments in my life. Before my grandma passed away she told me many stories about her childhood and adult life. I will forever cherish those memories of her sharing experiences of her life with me. Like the book, there are moments in my life when I feel like I know how my grandma felt in similar situations. I highly recommend this book, it was an enjoyable story that brings the reader back to their own experiences with loved ones and family.