Hope A Novel
Hope A Novel by Victoria Ferrante, published by iUniverse in November 2011, is a poignant exploration of the challenges faced by a mother and her profoundly autistic daughter. This 232-page work delves into the emotional landscape of Christina Borysowski, who experiences overwhelming joy at the birth of her daughter, Hope, only to confront the harsh realities of autism as Hope’s vibrant spirit fades over the years. The narrative captures Christina’s struggle against societal prejudices and her desperate quest for peace amid a bleak future.
Readers will find a deeply personal account that highlights the complexities of love, isolation, and the choices that define a family’s journey through adversity. The story presents an eye-opening perspective on autism, revealing the profound human cost associated with it. As Christina navigates her relationship with Hope, she is faced with an agonizing decision that will shape their lives forever. This edition offers a reflective look at the themes of hope and despair, making it a significant addition to the literary fiction genre.
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As a nurse hands Christina Borysowki her newborn daughter, joy fi lls the new mother’s heart. With wonder, she lovingly admires the baby she has named Hope. Her body tingles with excitement and fear. Hours later, Hope’s eyes finally open to reveal spectacular turquoise irises. At that moment, she has no idea that months later, the sparkle and life will abandon those beautiful eyes, the gaze will turn inward, and Hope will lose all interest in the world.
Years later, things cannot get any worse for Christina Borysowski and her profoundly autistic daughter. With Hope destined for a future that promises nothing but bleakness, isolation, and likely institutionalization, Christina is already well aware she is paddling alone against the strong tides of prejudice, misunderstanding, and fear. To compound matters, there is much more at stake than just Hope’s well-being. Christina is barely hanging on. In a desperate quest to find peace for both Hope and herself, Christina is left with an agonizing choice that will deter-mine the future for both of them.
In this eye-opening and poignant story about autism and its tragic human cost, one woman takes an unimaginable journey through hopelessness to discover an intense love that drives her to make the unthinkable a reality.
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