Hope for the Worst by Kate Brandt

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Set in 1980s New York City, this literary coming-of-age novel tells the story of Ellie Adkins, a young woman who is seduced by, and falls in love with, her much older Buddhist teacher. When he abandons her, Ellie must find a way to heal from her lossbut not before devotion to her teacher takes her halfway across the world to Tibet, and puts her life in real danger. A Kirkus reviewer wrote, "Her keen perception and frank self-awareness...draw the reader in." 4.9 stars, 22 ratings. From $5.99 SHOP NOW


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