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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

“I hope there is a sequel! I started reading on a Sunday morning and finished it that night. I couldn’t put it down. It is a beautifully written personal account of pain, heart break, perseverance, hope, love, and God’s perfect timing.”

- Laura McFadden

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“This is truly a God Wink story full of Hope (Jeremiah 29:11.) A story of strength and endurance ( Isaiah 40:31 ). A story of faith (Hebrews 11:1 ) Once you start reading it you won't want to put it down.” - Jackie Short

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“The book is about two people who are on a journey of life. It’s a very captivating story that makes you want to keep on reading. They didn’t understand the path that God put them on but through faith in God and perseverance they are navigating life together. The journey of each of their lives took many unexpected turns and detours with a few surprises thrown in. Their story shows that if you never give up and have faith, anything is possible. Sometimes God will put the obvious right in front of you even if you can’t see it.” - Gene Rayburn

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5.0 out of 5 stars Genuine writing - Shadrach

“It is easy to see the emotion that went into writing this book. Rarely do you see people share the unvarnished struggles of their lives without trying to spin it in their favor. Genuine is the word I would use to describe it. Well done.”

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“Wow, what a story! Such connection with Jim and Beth was more than evident. Such trials in both lives left me feeling some of the despair, sadness, loneliness and frustration from my own past. The determination in Beth to be strong and fight for her every position was amazing. The lack of support, lack of respect their spouses gave them both made my blood boil! I so wanted JD to confront Mary about the way she was treating him and wished Beth’s had been arrested. Beth reminded me of a boxer; getting knocked down but getting back up every time with even more determination than before. I got so excited for them when they finally reconnected through email. Finally, they both were getting the happiness they deserved. Such an inspiration to those young folks who have similar circumstances growing up, YOU CAN DO IT! What a great movie this would be!!” -  Belinda Bromagen

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Long Flight Home - Jewel Conley

“This story begins with two people navigating very different and difficult paths in life. They were living an ocean apart but they were both determined to overcome their circumstances. Ultimately, it is a love story how God prepared two hearts to be reconnected after much time and distance to begin their lives together. Some of the stories in this book brought back many memories of my childhood and young adult years both happy and sad.
This is a well written book and I highly recommend it. Beth and Jim Aubrey’s story reminds of that famous quote, “ It’s not how you run the race but how you finish it!”

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“I loved this beautifully written story of lost and found love. Two people separated by an ocean find each other by God’s divine plan. Through circumstances of life they are separated and years later find each other again. I found myself identifying with many things in the book at a time I remember well.

You will fall in love with this story so run, don’t walk, and read The Long Flight Home.” - Juanita Quillen

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“Really enjoyed every chapter.

Started reading on Sunday evening and finished on Wednesday. Highly recommend it.” - Danny Short

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5.0 out of 5 stars The “one” is waiting. Don’t settle. - M. Shepherd

“Having a particularly hectic life, I struggle to find the time to read. But once I started this book I could not stop!!! I felt like I could feel their lives. My heart hurt and rejoiced!! Well written, it will draw you in. What a great story.”

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5.0 out of 5 stars 6 stars! Incredible story! - Brandon Miller

“It’s hard to put into words how beautifully written this life’s story truly was! Matter of fact, I don’t read, ever, and I decided to read this for many personal reasons, and have never been so pulled into the story like theirs! Absolutely amazing book! I cannot recommend it enough!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reality refreshing. - TAS

“I loved reading about how two people make a connection after all those years. I felt like I was right there living their life with them. I highly recommend this book.”

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book - Brooke

“Loved this book. I laughed and cried. Wonderful book.”

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5.0 out of 5 stars A True Love Story - James Meehan

“I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found it to be well written and down to earth. I hope anyone who reads it will enjoy it as much as I did. I'm sure it will bring a tear to the eyes of many true romantics out there. Being of the same age as Jim and Beth it brought back many memories and I found there was a lot I could relate to.”


The Long Flight Home by B.B. & J.D. Aubrey

This is the amazing true story of the individual life journeys of two teenaged pen pals, one from the U.S.A. & the other from England. After being separated for over four decades, a series of unlikely events brought them back together.

For the young dreamer who longs to see the world beyond their immediate circumstances
For the adventurous
For the person disappointed in love
For the single parent who struggles
For the person who feels rejected, alone and betrayed
For the disadvantaged facing the hurdles of adversity
For the person who searches for the humor beyond the pain
For the person who believes there is no such thing as coincidences
For the person who struggles to believe there is a purpose and plan for their life
For the person determined to get up one more time than they fall down
When obstacles feel like mountains
More than anything, this story is about hope.

BB & JD Aubrey
The Long Flight Home

Beth’s bio

B.B. was born in a small coal camp town in Southeastern Kentucky.  As a divorced single parent, she became a safety inspector and mine safety and first aid trainer, eventually becoming one of a handful of women in Kentucky who obtained First Class Mine Foreman’s Certification in the 1980’s.

 

When demand for coal took a downturn, she rebounded with a career change to nursing. She completed two nursing programs, then relocated with her children to Lexington, KY where the three of them enrolled in a large university together.  As a fulltime student, she worked full time as a Registered Nurse.  

 

Over her 34-year nursing career, she worked in a variety of practice settings, volunteered on medical missions to Brazil, Ecuador and Russia, and retired as a correctional nurse at a large prison.  She devoted herself to family, education and career, putting her personal life on a twenty-nine-year hold after a painful divorce.  In 2015, everything changed.

JIM’s bio

Jim was born in a large fishing-port town in the Northwest of England.  After school he attended a local Nautical College undergoing Navigation and Radio Officer courses.

After leaving College, Jim joined the Royal Air Force installing, servicing and maintaining ground radar systems.

He has a love for art and is an accomplished and juried artist. He has painted in most media and prefers painting landscapes in pastels. At one stage in his life Jim painted abstracts in acrylics, a medium and style he really enjoyed.

In writing, he has written a number of short stories and poems. His biggest project is co-writing the book “The Long Flight Home” with Beth.

Prior to his retirement, Jim was an Electronics Engineer with many years of experience in testing and designing testing systems.