About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is experiencing a crisis of faith, feeling disconnected from family, or struggling with the shame of a parent's addiction. This nuanced story follows Samara, a pastor's daughter, as she navigates her mother's stay in rehab and her father's emotional distance. When a local girl goes missing, the community's search for answers mirrors Samara's own search for a God who seems silent. It is a quiet, deeply empathetic look at the burden of being the perfect family and the courage it takes to ask hard questions. This book is appropriate for ages 12 and up and is an excellent choice for families looking to normalize the complex feelings of anger and doubt that often accompany trauma or spiritual questioning.
