Description
Told in lyrical verse, this moving coming-of-age novel follows a seventeen-year-old girl whose carefully planned journey across Europe becomes a journey of self-discovery, unexpected connections, and life-changing choices.
Jenny Campbell has spent most of her life preparing for a future she can control. With high school behind her, a place at NYU ahead of her, and a clear vision of the life she wants, she sets off on a solo backpacking adventure across Europe before the next chapter begins.
But travel has a way of rewriting even the best-laid plans.
As Jenny moves from one country to another, she collects far more than passport stamps. She finds herself working in a small bookstore in Greece, navigating overnight train rides through unfamiliar landscapes, forming friendships with fellow travelers, and experiencing the thrill of first love in Rome. Along the way, the rigid expectations she’s always held for herself begin to loosen, opening her eyes to possibilities she never imagined.
When summer ends, Jenny returns home believing she’s ready to pursue the future she’s always envisioned. Then she discovers she’s pregnant.
Faced with a deeply personal decision, Jenny chooses to end the pregnancy. Yet the experience leaves her questioning not only her plans, but also the person she has become. As she navigates the emotional aftermath, she begins to understand that life’s defining moments are rarely as simple as a single choice.
Rich with vivid settings, heartfelt reflection, and emotional honesty, Calling Me Home is both an unforgettable travel story and a powerful exploration of identity, growth, and the many experiences that shape who we become.
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