Pursuing Hope: A Journey From Sorrow to Triumph

A compelling novel based on true events

Frightened and confused, Rick faces an uncertain future. Abandoned at an orphanage, by his narcissistic mother, Rick soon learns the hidden secrets of Shady Acres. Betrayed, abused and neglected, he endures untold sorrow from his malevolent housemother.

Joyfully reunited with his family, he soon discovers a new level of fear. Forced to watch his mother’s brutal beating, his stepfather soon turns his rage upon him. Hardened by the street and physical abu...