The narrative dwells in extremes, creating an imbalanced, unrealistic tale of perseverance against tribulations. or Bea’s housekeeper Lorene, or irredeemably flawed like Trevor’s uncle and Bea’s mother.
I received this ebook free through LibraryThing Member Giveaways in exchange for an honest review. I recommend this book to those who need inspiration to face the future with new hope. Many characters are two-dimensional-they’re either saintly, like Mr. Alex Tully's debut novel is a beautiful story about the transition from adolescence to adulthood, closing old chapters and being ready to open new ones. Tully’s concept is solid, but Trevor’s rapidly compounding troubles verge on the ridiculous, while his eventual triumph doesn’t entirely hold up. In recovering from this, Trevor must face a past he’d rather forget. Their initial bliss is shattered after Bea’s mother makes advances toward Trevor, setting in motion a catastrophic chain of events. It is almost three years since Manchester City manager made a beeline for Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips after a thrilling 1-1 draw at Elland Road. His best friend is a man in his 70s, his childhood involved a mysterious tragic event, and his passion in life is garbage picking. Trevor McNulty is somewhat peculiar for a 17-year-old boy. Things change when Trevor meets Bea Stewart, a rich girl from a troubled family. Tully’s debut novel concerns the coming-of-age of a teenage boy in suburban Cleveland. T., his 70-year-old neighbor whose favorite hobby involves garbage-picking and restoring what he finds for resale or donating to charity. Trevor’s uncle, his only remaining family after a mysterious accident claimed his mother and siblings, is a bully. Providing insights into the challenges confronting those who seek to improve the quality of America's schools, Tully argues that school leaders and policy makers must rally communities to heartfelt engagement with their schools if the crippling social and economic threats to cities such as Indianapolis are to be averted.In this overwrought coming-of-age drama from first-time author Tully, 17-year-old Trevor McNulty endures numerous travails while trying to put a positive spin on a life filled with tragedy.
Yet this intimate view also reveals the hopes, dreams, and untapped talents of some amazing individuals. He walks readers into classrooms, offices, and hallways, painting a vivid picture of the profound academic problems, deep frustrations, and apathy that absorb and sometimes consume students, teachers, and administrators. Granted unfiltered access to Manual High throughout an entire school year, award-winning journalist Matthew Tully tells the complex story of the everyday drama, failures, and triumphs in one of the nation's many troubled urban public high schools.
Searching for Hope is a gripping account of life in a once-great high school in a rough Indianapolis neighborhood.
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