Katherine Elizabeth James
The Story of Hope is the book the author, locked in despair, was desperate to read but unable to find. So, she wrote a book of her own.It’s a beautifully illustrated fictional tale with a deep modern meaning about an undiscovered Hero called Hope. Trapped in the attic of despair, she finds the courage to embark on a journey of self-discovery, protected by a beautiful cloak.The story begins with Hope feeling alone and abandoned by the world. Watching a laughing crowd in party dress from her attic window, she longs to join them but knows she would never fit in. Hiding behind her cloak, she embarks on a Hero’s Journey to find her true identity. Step-by-step, through the seasons and a complex kaleidoscope of emotions, Hope finds the confidence to take up her rightful place in the world. Through the book, Hope shares valuable insights about her journey to help other struggling heroes. She encourages them to rewrite their own story of hope where victory through vulnerability is their greatest strength.This book guides those in despair from what feels like a grey, empty existence to a place of colour and confidence: the life they were meant to lead. 3
