Coming Home

About the Book

Coming Home is a book about life’s unexpected changes, dealing with them, and coming to the realization of what is truly important in life and how to be happy. Justin and Jackie Jacob have just separated, with Jackie taking Jesse, their daughter and heading to Illinois to live, back to where Jackie’s family lives. Jackie is devastated by their breakup but is determined to get through it, even though she is uncertain about the future. However, because she feels her family will give her the support and help she so desperately needs, she is certain she is fleeing to a safe place. After arriving in Illinois, she reconnects with her parents and older sister and her family. Then Jackie and Jesse head to Jackie’s grandparent’s house to visit them where an unexpected event happens that will change everything for both her and her daughter. And just when she believes everything is working out for the better for both their futures, another very unexpected event happens that shakes her to her bones, causing her to once again contemplate a change.

About the Author

Susan grew up in Illinois but since 2006 she and her husband have lived in Texas. She first published several poems. She has always loved to write, and after publishing her first book in 2007, wanted to write more books. So when COVID hit, she decided to take the plunge, and has now published two more books. She has been married for 54 years to the same wonderful man. As investors, she and her husband extensively remodeled many homes which led her to become a REALTOR. They have two beautiful daughters who are both REALTOR’s, and after her husband’s retirement also became a REALTOR. They have five grandchildren they’re very proud of. She also has been an avid student of the Bible and enjoys helping others come to know their Bible better. Her real joy in life is in helping other people, and hopes her books will lift the spirits of individuals who read them.