The Unexpected Path

Reviews

“A vintage Hollywood-style plot line meets the technology of the 21st century in this novel about an intrepid woman and her delightful guide dog.”

– Kirkus Reviews

“When you read a book that is so well written, you become one with the characters and what they’re experiencing. This is that book! This is that author, Barbara Hinske, who set herself apart and immersed herself in the blind community and wrote this remarkable story taking us further into Emily Main’s life. Find out how Emily, visually impaired, with her guide dog, Garth, begins anew yet faces her biggest fears, and finds strength to share her greatest gifts of peace and joy in sadness, encouragement and faith in doubt, and love where it matters most. Once I started reading The Unexpected Path, I couldn’t put it down!”

– Corine

“I learned a lot about special ways that blind people can adjust to a seeing world. Furthermore, I loved how the point of view shifts from time to time to Garth, the guide dog, and gives us his perspective on Emily’s world. This is a fascinating as well as heartwarming story!”

– Susie S.

“I admit I am binge reading this series. Emily and Garth are a match made in heaven. The characters in this series are so realistic that you want to be friends with them. You want to protect Dhruv’s kind sweet heart. Emily’s struggles are real and well written. Barbara Hinske has done so much research on adaptions available for those with visual challenges. Garth does an excellent job presenting the life of a service animal. I laughed, loved and cried with the characters.”

– Margie H.

“Ms. Hinske also continues to educate the reader by allowing us a view into the world of the blind – to the problems, challenges, and capabilities of the blind individual. So many that one would not otherwise be aware of. It is wonderful to further learn what a normal and fulfilling life they can live. We see much of Emily’s world through the eyes of Garth, her guide dog, This perspective allows one to see how well-trained these dogs are and how much effort is involved.”

– Nancy P.