Hope Mountain

by Jon Land

It's the end of the line for Jamie Brooks. After losing his house and his girlfriend, Jamie opts for a prescription bottle and the easy way out. But when even that fails, he heads north on a snowy road straight into his past. Retracing a route from his days as a champion skier, before an ugly accident cost him his skiing career, he finds himself back at a ski school that specializes in second chances, hoping there's one waiting for him. It's going to take a miracle. But Jamie has come to a place where miracles still happen. A place called Hope Mountain.

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First published November 15, 1998

About the author

Jon Land is an American author of thriller novels and a screenwriter. He graduated from Brown University in 1979 Phi Beta Kappa and Magna cum Laude. He often bases his novels and scripts on extensive travel and research as well as a twenty-five year career in martial arts. He is an associate member of the US Special Forces and is an emeritus board member the International Thriller Writers. John currently lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

Reviews

[Randi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was really great. I was worried that given the subject matter-- a guy who was on a path to being a champion skier ends up working with the disabled-- it might veer into overly sentimental territory, but it did not. The plot was multi-faceted (instructors' rivalry with local college kids, a romance) & it really sparked my interest in adaptive sports. I picked it up initially because I like to read fiction that involves skiing, but this novel was very unique. I'm now looking for adaptive skiing programs to volunteer for :)

[Robert Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished 09/19/2011. An outstanding story about 3 people whose lives are headed in a negative direction getting together on the ski slopes and realizing that they each have a hand in their own future and finding a way to arrive in a better place personally.

[Ruth Madison · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting and satisfying story about people with disabilities finding meaning and camaraderie in skiing.