Publisher's Synopsis
In the secluded Upper Wenatchee River Valley, 16-year-old Noah's life changes in an instant. His family's 120-year-old orchard-a heritage saved by a last-chance lease-has survived everything nature has thrown its way. But nothing could prepare Noah for the storm that would rip his family apart.
On a treacherous winter drive to the airport as his brother leaves on a mission, tragedy strikes: a devastating car accident claims Noah's father and leaves his mother in a coma following multiple life-threatening surgeries. Noah himself is seriously injured. With his world shattered, he's left to hold together the splintered pieces, grappling with grief, overwhelming responsibility, and a fierce battle with his faith.
As Noah faces the daunting task of caring for his fragile mother and building a new normal for them both, he makes heart-wrenching choices-parting with his supportive grandparents so he can step up on his own, sacrificing his plans to let his brother continue his mission, and discovering strength in the face of unimaginable loss.
Left Behind is an unforgettable journey of love, sacrifice, and resilience. Through Noah's eyes, readers will discover that miracles sometimes emerge in life's darkest moments, transforming heartache into hope and loss into unshakable faith.
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"A heartbreaking journey so profound it will change you."
"Hoffmeister has a gift for developing flawed characters and their emotionally wrenching dilemmas."
"The emotional journey is made more engrossing by the descriptive language of Hoffmeister's lyrical writing."
"Left Behind will resonate with readers who love a tale full of heart and soul."
"I cried chapter after chapter. Left Behind broke my soul before piecing it back together in a whole new way. I will never be the same again."
"I absolutely could not put this fabulous book down. I treasured every word and was left yearning for more."
"I cherished every word of Left Behind-it should be on everyone's must-read list. Devastating, poignant, haunting, and tragically beautiful."
"Hoffmeister's writing is heartfelt and heartbreaking."
