A Little Hope

Description

In the small city of Wharton, Connecticut, lives are beginning to unravel. A husband betrays his wife. A son struggles with addiction. A widow misses her late spouse. At the heart of these interlinking stories is one couple: Freddie and Greg Tyler. Greg has just been diagnosed with a brutal form of cancer. He intends to handle this the way he has faced everything else: through grit and determination. But can he successfully overcome his illness? How will the Freddie and their daughter cope if he doesn't? How do the other residents of Wharton learn to live with loss and find happiness again? Celebrating the grace in everyday life, this powerful debut immerses the reader in a community of friends, family, and neighbours and identifies the ways that love and forgiveness can help us survive even the most difficult of life's challenges.

Ethan Joella teaches English and psychology at the University of Delaware and leads community writing workshops. His work has appeared in River Teeth, The International Fiction Review, The MacGuffin, Delaware Beach Life, and Third Wednesday. He lives in Delaware with his wife and two daughters.

'Joella is a seriously talented writer and one to watch' The Spectator. 'It reminded me of Elizabeth Strout's Olive Kitteridge and praise doesn't come much higher' Isabel Costello, The Literary Sofa. 'A Little Hope is an unforgettable novel that will break your heart and put it back together again piece by piece' Clare Reynolds. 'Perfect for this moment...poetic, achingly beautiful and full of empathy' The Lotus Readers. 'The most beautifully tender and dare I say it hopeful book I've read in a long time' Bionic Sarah Books. 'A soul-searching heartwarming novel' Portobello Book Blog. 'It packs a massive punch. I would highly recommend this poignant read' Life With All The Books. 'Absolutely stunning...Elegant, poetic, and very atmospheric' Shelf Lyfe. 'Written with a deftness of touch ... a reflective and gentle look at life' From First Page to Last. 'I savoured every word...a truly unforgettable book' Plum Bob Mummy. Lots and lots of heart'. New York Journal of Books