Long Flight Home (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780648362630)

Frank Casey has travelled a bumpy road. He survives the downing of his Lancaster bomber in World War Two, the barbarity of Buchenwald concentration camp and a crisis of faith. After the war, he falls in love with a beautiful woman who gives him a new sense of purpose.

But just weeks before their wedding, Frank is involved in a serious car crash. As he clings to life in a hospital bed, he has a powerful epiphany. After much soul-searching, he reconciles himself with his maker. Franks decides to study for the Catholic priesthood, devastating his fiancee and shocking his family and friends.

Frank is no ordinary priest! His laconic and straightforward manner earn him the ire of the church hierarchy, but he is a priest with common touch who dedicates his life to the under-privileged and dispossessed. He earns the respect of many people through his acts of kindness and influences others who are touched by his compassion and generosity.

Nazis still haunt his dreams so he confronts Otto Kestelman, the SS officer who caused him so much suffering in Buchenwald. How will Kestelman respond to Father Frank?

The story of Frank Casey is one of determination, resilience and faith, and shows us we can overcome our to live a life of value.