Joshua
A Novel
by Robert L Fishell
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Pub Date Mar 04 2019 | Archive Date Aug 06 2019
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Description
Life is bleak for 12-year-old Joshua Miller. He's failing in school, his teachers pick on him, his classmates laugh at him, a relentless bully terrorizes him, his best friend has moved away, and he's hopelessly in love with the prettiest girl in his school.
At home, his harsh and distant father has all but disinherited him, he worries his mother to tears, and he squabbles senselessly with his pretty, talented sister Anica, who seems to be everything he is not. Then adolescence comes along and really complicates things.
A torrent of long-denied feelings for a sister who once adored him compel Joshua to repair the damage he's done to their relationship. His longtime babysitter helps him to understand things his mother doesn't know how to tell him and his father doesn't want him to know. Then, in a murky funeral home far away from home, he meets a distant cousin who changes his life in ways he could never have imagined.
As Joshua starts to turn his life around, his father's tortured past catches up with him, and life at home begins to unravel. Joshua is faced with a decision that could imperil his very life.
He will risk everything to protect his sister, and in the process, he learns the power of love and the meaning of courage.
Advance Praise
A Boy's Hard Earned Victory
This book is a sensitive coming of age story told honestly and even brutally when needed. It moves at its own pace along a path that could twist in a dozen ways, and keeps your attention. You come to care about the boy, Joshua, growing up with so many challenges, and seeing him find his way is satisfying. His story, and the stories of his family are unfolded carefully and reveal things both tender and shocking, but always honest. This story will stay with you long past the last page. You will want to know how the rest of Joshua's life will unfold. – Linda Anderson on Amazon.com
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781798664612 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Edna G, Reviewer
Description
Life is bleak for 12-year-old Joshua Miller. He's failing in school, his teachers pick on him, his classmates laugh at him, a relentless bully terrorizes him, his best friend has moved away, and he's hopelessly in love with the prettiest girl in his school.
At home, his harsh and distant father has all but disinherited him, he worries his mother to tears, and he squabbles senselessly with his pretty, talented sister Anica, who seems to be everything he is not. Then adolescence comes along and really complicates things.
A torrent of long-denied feelings for a sister who once adored him compel Joshua to repair the damage he's done to their relationship. His longtime babysitter helps him to understand things his mother doesn't know how to tell him and his father doesn't want him to know. Then, in a murky funeral home far away from home, he meets a distant cousin who changes his life in ways he could never have imagined.
As Joshua starts to turn his life around, his father's tortured past catches up with him, and life at home begins to unravel. Joshua is faced with a decision that could imperil his very life.
He will risk everything to protect his sister, and in the process, he learns the power of love and the meaning of courage.
This was a touching story of Joshua. My heart ached for him. I wasn't a big fan of so many POV from everyone.
Angela L, Reviewer
What a lovely book
It was full of sadness and maybe some happiness
Joshua was a quiet boy to begin with
I had an ARC
Shirley M, Reviewer
This book is about Joshua a young boy growing up and learning about life. It is also about his family and his relationships with them.
Joshua and his sister are very close when they are young. As they grow older his sister Anica is gifted with piano and gymnastics while he struggles in school is always in trouble and thinks he is ugly and worthless. When his sister is endangered by their father he protects her. He comes out of his shell and starts to do better in school and get along. Everything is going well when his father has a breakdown and beats him until he has to go to the hospital.
The book also talks about his father John who was raised in an abusive home and beat by his father. His overly religious preacher father planted strange ideas in his head which caused him problems. When his business fails he has a breakdown and starts drinking.
The story talks about his mother Agnes, and her challenges with John, Joshua and her marriage.
It is a story of a family, of the love between a brother and a sister and their fear of their father and love for their mother.
A story that has heartwarming moments, some sadness, a bit of tragedy and a lot of love. I enjoyed reading the book and would recommend it.
Nikki V, Reviewer
This book is about Joshua a young boy growing up and learning about life. It is also about his family and his relationships with them.
Joshua and his sister are very close when they are young. As they grow older his sister Anica is gifted with piano and gymnastics while he struggles in school is always in trouble and thinks he is ugly and worthless. When his sister is endangered by their father he protects her. He comes out of his shell and starts to do better in school and get along. Everything is going well when his father has a breakdown and beats him until he has to go to the hospital.
The book also talks about his father John who was raised in an abusive home and beat by his father. His overly religious preacher father planted strange ideas in his head which caused him problems. When his business fails he has a breakdown and starts drinking.
The story talks about his mother Agnes, and her challenges with John, Joshua and her marriage.
It is a story of a family, of the love between a brother and a sister and their fear of their father and love for their mother.
A story that has heartwarming moments, some sadness, a bit of tragedy and a lot of love. I enjoyed reading the book and would recommend it.
Jacqueline P, Reviewer
A very emotional, heartbreaking book. My heart cried for Joshua. Such a well written, beautiful book.
Life is bleak for 12-year-old Joshua Miller. He's failing in school, his teachers pick on him, his classmates laugh at him, a relentless bully terrorizes him, his best friend has moved away, and he's hopelessly in love with the prettiest girl in his school.
At home, his harsh and distant father has all but disinherited him, he worries his mother to tears, and he squabbles senselessly with his pretty, talented sister Anica, who seems to be everything he is not. Then adolescence comes along and really complicates things.
A torrent of long-denied feelings for a sister who once adored him compel Joshua to repair the damage he's done to their relationship. His longtime babysitter helps him to understand things his mother doesn't know how to tell him and his father doesn't want him to know. Then, in a murky funeral home far away from home, he meets a distant cousin who changes his life in ways he could never have imagined.
As Joshua starts to turn his life around, his father's tortured past catches up with him, and life at home begins to unravel. Joshua is faced with a decision that could imperil his very life.
He will risk everything to protect his sister, and in the process, he learns the power of love and the meaning of courage.
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