Emergence of Hope

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Summary: Turning the tragedies into hope¿
Review: I still have a hard time thinking about the events of 9/11 without getting a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. This well written story deals with the aftermath of this terrible tragedy in a unique way, focusing on a survivor who is lost, and suffering from amnesia. Stacy Coombs, a teenager who has recurring dreams about him plays a pivotal roll in trying to find him, and convince her parents, friends, and police of the truth of her visions.

Mr. Neugroschel vividly portrays the horrors of that fateful day, while at the same time captures the nuances of a typical teenage girl coping not only with her split up family, but her fears that she is going crazy. This book is well suited for the young, as well as the adult. Though there are many stories and books related to the terrorist attacks, this one's unique and emotional look should be included in everyone's "to buy" list.

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Summary: Makes You Proud to Be an American
Review: This book is such an enjoyable read and keeps you turning pages. Mr. Neugroschel touches the raw emotion of 9-11 and makes you proud to be an American. And, he teaches one to never underestimate womens' intuition! This book is a must read for anyone who enjoys determination, strength and gutsy drive in a character. This book has it all and will keep you cheering until the very end. Mr. Neugroschel, job well done!

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Summary: Emergence of Hope: The Emergence of a New Talent
Review: This is Jeff Neugroschel's 1st book & 1st books sometimes tell on themselves. A new author may not yet understand the editing process, may not yet have a grasp on the concept of tightening a story, etc. Jeff Neugroschel has none of those "1st book blues." This story is excellent -- holds reader attention, characters are well-fleshed-out (female voices are amazing for a male to have created & young person voices are on target), & the attention to detail in the surrounding world is on target --landmarks & items of the times put a date stamp on the story, even without the World Trade disaster as back-drop . . . all this comes together virtually seamlessly.

My only negative -- It could've been longer. This is a short book & there was a LOT of room to get more involved w/these people. This is a feel-good story amazingly built around a horrific event in history.

Jeff is a natural. Sometimes a writer is born a writer. Here we have one.