Advance Praise
A MAY BOOK SENSE PICK
A MAY BOOK BABES RECOMMENDATION (GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE)
A heartrending and heartwarming novel . . . This timeless tale of mothers and daughters and the bonds they share and struggle to maintain or break in enhanced by Willard's uncanny ability to cross generational lines, instilling all her characters with unique and believable voices. -- BOOKLIST
RAISING HOPE is a lively story about a quirky, cobbled together family and the challenges and rewards of love. Katie Willard's debut novel sparkles with wit, charm and heart.-- Ann Hood, author of SOMEWHERE OFF THE COAST OF MAINE and THE ORNITHOLOGIST'S GUIDE TO LIFE
RAISING HOPE does just that. A sweet, optimistic debut novel that promises more to look forward to - from life and from Katie Willard. - Claire Cook, author of MUST LOVE DOGS and MULTIPLE CHOICE
RAISING HOPE gently reminds us that family--even those forged by strange bonds-- are held together by loyalty and love. Katie Willard's dialogue is so real, so true to her characters, that they sounded like old friends speaking to me as I read. A lovely story! - Billie Letts, author of WHERE THE HEART IS and SHOOT THE MOON