I want to thank WOW! Women on Writing for inviting me to be part of the book blog tour for As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back by Alle C. Hall. This is an inspiring read and I can't wait to tell you more about it!
xoxo
~Crystal
Before we get to my review, here's more information about her novel:
Nominated for The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Book Award, Alle C. Hall’s debut literary novel, As Far as You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back is a-girl-and-her-backpack story with a #MeToo influence:
Carlie is not merely traveling. A child sexual abuse survivor, as a teen she steals ten thousand dollars from her parents and runs away to Asia. There, the Lonely Planet path of hookups, heat, alcohol, and drugs takes on a terrifying reality. Landing in Tokyo in the late 1980s, Carlie falls in with an international crew of tai chi-practicing backpackers. With their help, Carlie has the chance at a journey she didn’t plan for: one to find the self-respect ripped from her as a child and the healthy sexuality she desires.
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
ISBN-10: 1685131476
ISBN-13: 978-1685131470
ASIN: B0BVW7YCYT
Print Length: 267 pages
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About the Author, Alle C. Hall
Nominated for The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Book Award and—tis just in—winner of The PenCraft Book Award for Fiction – Adventure, Alle C. Hall’s debut literary novel, As Far as You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back was winning prizes before its publication, including the National League of American Pen Women’s Mary Kennedy Eastham Prize. Her short stories and essays appear in journals including Dale Peck’s Evergreen Review, Tupelo Quarterly, New World Writing, Litro, Creative Nonfiction, and Another Chicago. She has written for The Seattle Times, Seattle Weekly, and was a contributing writer at The Stranger. She is the former senior nonfiction editor at jmww journal and the former associate editor of Vestal Review. Hall lived in Asia, traveled there extensively, speaks what she calls “clunky” Japanese, and has a tai chi practice of 35 years running.
Find her online at:
Website: https://allehall.wordpress.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allechallwriter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allec.hall/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/allechall1
Substack: https://allechall.substack.com
Review by Crystal J. Casavant-Otto
*****5 STAR RATING*****
I absolutely enjoyed reading As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back by Alle C. Hall. I do have to be honest though - this book may not be for everyone. That said, it's inspiring and very well written. There is a trigger warning for child sexual abuse, every addiction you can imagine, and suicide - and if that doesn't take you too far out of your comfort zone - you'll love this book! This book will break your heart at times - but in the end you'll be inspired as Carlie finds hope and possibilities along her journey! Such a beautifully written journey - thank you Alle C. Hall for your bravery in sharing your journey!
-- Blog Tour Calendar
October 2nd @ The Muffin
Join us as we celebrate the launch of Alle C. Hall's blog tour for As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back. Read an interview with the author and enter to win a copy of the book.
October 3rd @ Seaside Book Nook
Jill will be spotlighting the award-winning book As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back by Alle C. Hall.
October 3rd @ Felicia Guest Writes
Join Felicia as she features an excerpt of As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.
October 5th @ Fiona Ingram
Join Fiona for a guest post by Alle C. Hall about travel and travel writing.
October 7th @ Chapter Break
Julie will be spotlighting As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back on her blog today. She'll also be interviewing the author.
October 8th @ World of My Imagination
Visit Nicole's blog for her review of As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.
October 8th @ Just Katherine
Don't miss Katherine's feature of an excerpt from As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.
October 10th @ Just Katherine
Katherine shares a guest post by Alle C. Hall about the topic of joy.
October 12th @ Knotty Needle
Visit Judy's blog for her review of As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.
October 14th @ A Wonderful World of Books
Visit Joy's blog for a guest post by the author about surviving traumatic, unkind, or simply less-than-nurturing events.
October 16th @ Storeybook Reviews
Visit Leslie's blog for a guest post by Alle C. Hall about coping.
October 18th @ Finished Pages
Join Renee as she reviews As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.
October 19th @ Celticlady's Reviews
Kathleen shares a spotlight of As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.
October 20th @ A Storybook World
Join Deirdra for her spotlight of As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.
October 21st @ The Mommies Review
Don't miss Glenda's review of As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.
October 23rd @ Bring on Lemons
Join Crystal for her review of As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.
October 25th @ Mire Marke
Join Mire as she reviews As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.
October 26th @ Lisa Haselton's Reviews and Interviews
Visit Lisa's blog for her interview with author Alle C. Hall.
October 27th @ Freeing the Butterfly
Visit Michelle's blog for a guest post by Alle C. Hall about spirituality.
October 30th @ Jill Sheet's blog
Visit Jill's blog for her interview with author Alle C. Hall
November 1st @ Writer Advice
Visit B. Lynn Goodwin's blog for her review of As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.
November 2nd @ Writer Advice
Join B. Lynn Goodwin again when she interviews Alle C. Hall.
November 3rd @ Choices
Visit Madeline's blog for a guest post by Alle C. Hall about trauma and creativity.
November 3 @ Boys' Mom Reads
Join Karen for her review of Alle C. Hall's book As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.
November 4th @ Boots, Shoes, and Fashion
Visit Linda's blog for an in-depth interview with author Alle C. Hall about her book As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.
