The Gospel of Winter
Margaret K. McElderry Books · Print & ebook · February 3, 2015
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- Who it’s for
- A raw, sustained coming-of-age read about betrayal, fractured trust, and the difficult work of healing.
- Genres
- Surviving Sexual Abuse, Addiction & Substance Use for Teens, Faith & Belief
- Published
- Margaret K. McElderry Books, February 3, 2015
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“In a lyrical and hard-hitting exploration of betrayal and healing, the son of a Connecticut socialite comes to terms with his abuse at the hands of a beloved priest” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). As sixteen-year-old Aidan Donovan’s fractured family disintegrates around him, he searches for solace in a few bumps of Adderall, his father’s wet bar, and the attentions of his local priest, Father Greg—the only adult who actually listens to him.
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When Christmas hits, Aidan’s world collapses in a crisis of trust when he recognizes the darkness of Father Greg’s affections. He turns to a crew of new friends to help make sense of his life: Josie, the girl he just might love; Sophie, who’s a little wild; and Mark, the charismatic swim team captain whose own secret agonies converge with Aidan’s. The Gospel of Winter maps the ways love can be used as a weapon against the innocent—but can also, in the right hands, restore hope and even faith. Brendan Kiely’s unflinching and courageous debut novel exposes the damage from the secrets we keep and proves that in truth, there is power. And real love.
Trust And Repair
A raw, sustained coming-of-age read about betrayal, fractured trust, and the difficult work of healing.
Come here for
- A searching story of betrayal, abuse, and the possibility of healing
- Questions of faith, trust, and love used as a weapon
Expect
- A young narrator confronting abuse by an adult he trusted
- A serious look at how love can wound—and help restore hope
Where it sits
| Surviving Sexual Abuse | 84% |
|---|---|
| Faith & Belief | 57% |
| Addiction & Substance Use for Teens | 38% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Stories About Boys & Men
- Addiction & Substance Use for Teens
- Surviving Sexual Abuse
- Authors
- Brendan Kiely, Nick Podehl, Audible Studios
- Publisher
- Margaret K. McElderry Books
- Published
- February 3, 2015
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- YA Stories About Boys & Men