Peter Ferry

“Old Heart manages to weave together an astonishing array of themes and layers—the perils and freedoms of old age, the complexity of family ties, the liberation of travel, and finally, Ferry presents and proves the bold and needed idea that it’s never too late to re-open the past to recast the present.” - Dave Eggers

"This is a novel of love and of loss and of self-determination. “Old Heart” moves through time and grabs your interest on every page and will stay with you for keeps.” - Chicago Tribune

Old Heart mingles a bit of suspense with precise, unsparing reflection on personal histories against a backdrop of difficult events. In this the novel might be compared to Wallace Stegner’s Crossing to Safety or Colm Tóibín’s The Master, and it is nearly as well written. It should appeal to readers of any age and might make a good gift for a friend in doubt about the possibilities for renewal late in life. — The Chicago Book Review

“A life-affirming novel about love and second chances”—Publishers Weekly