Berlin 1939:Rachel Löwenthal is a Jewess struggling to support herself and her ailing mother. When she goes into a café to try to sell some trinkets and an English journalist treats her to lunch neither of them realizes that this small act of kindness will change both their lives beyond recognition."Rachel's Journey" tells Rachel's story in her own words and reveals her private thoughts and feelings. The ideal companion to "Saving Rachel" it can equally be read on its own.