Looking for Hope - by Mbinguni (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

"Grief has a way of cementing our feet to the ground wherever we're standing when it hits us. It takes hard work to get unstuck from that place, but we have to be willing to dig in."

In this coming of age tale, Mbinguni weaves a narrative about Hannah "Mouse" Maynard and her transformation from a shy, quiet, girl into a strong and assertive woman.

At 7-years-old, Mouse encounters a tragedy that forces her to face the evils of the world and leave behind everything she's ever known. With their home destroyed, Mouse and her father travel from Maplewood, Georgia to Virginia and Michigan confronting their past as they move into their future.

Mouse encounters women along the way who help her find the strength to survive and thrive against all she's seen. Through these bonds and their fierce protection, Mouse not only finds her voice but a renewed sense of hope.

Review Quotes

Far from your typical coming-of-age story, Mbinguni's beautiful debut novel, Looking for Hope, will take you on a nail-biting journey guaranteed to leave you weeping, appalled, enthralled and breathless. Prepare to be a captive audience swept back in time by the unthinkable shattering of her young heroine's life. Yet, you will find in Hope a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, and a unique celebration of the gift of survival and perseverance.

Suzette D. Harrison,

author of Taffy

What a stunning debut! Mbinguni writes with a sure hand and a pitch-perfect ear. Her heart for the world and the people she creates is true. Mbinguni's novel will have you saying, "Oh my goodness, then what?" Watch her. Mbinguni is a writer of achievement and promise."

Tina McElroy Ansa

author of Baby of the Family

". . . quietly moving and beautifully rendered through fine dialogue and descriptions."

Kirkus Reviews