Finding Strength

Strength, Hope, Love #1

by Andrew Hess

What happens when your whole world changes in the blink of an eye? Emma Dawson is about to find out. She thought her life was perfect. She had a job, a house bigger than she ever imagined, two incredible children, and a perfect husband. All of that began to slip away the moment her husband lost his job. With the burdened task of being the sole provider, Emma must face the hardships of being the super mom and wife her family expected. But sometimes, giving your all isn't enough.

158 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2016

About the author

Andrew Hess is a resident of Long Island, New York and a Lindenhurst High School Alumni (graduating class of 2001) Having been a fan of writing creative writing and journalism, Andrew found himself with the desire to become an author while studying Psychology at SUNY New Paltz. His first book, Chamber of Souls, debuted in 2011 where he depicted the life of a broken man wallowing in self-pity. Using free verse poetry, he brought this character to life while he journeyed to find himself.

Hess also found himself immersed in the world of mystery and thriller novels. His first Series, The Phoenix Blade, showcased a group of vigilante 20 year olds hired by the government to rid the country of those that have evaded justice. This fictional government conspiracy series currently has three books available and was awarded the Best Series of 2014 by Indie Author Books.

Despite spending most of his life Lindenhurst, Andrew also spent five years living in the New Paltz and Poughkeepsie areas. His return trips helped inspire his second series, The Detective Ryan Series. Currently, there are two books in the action packed series that depicts the life of Detective Ali Ryan as she investigates a series of murders while struggling to keep her family together.

Andrew won Indie Author Books: Best Mystery Thriller Author of 2015
Nominated for Best Male Author, Best Mystery Suspense Author of 2015
(By Wickedly Devine Divas, The Three Bookateers, & SNSBAH Promotions)
He was also nominated for Book of the year, and Best Mystery Book of 2015 for Campus Killer
(By Wickedly Divine Divas, The Three Bookateers, SNSBAH Promotions, & Indie Author Books)

Hess is also an avid blogger at The Writers Revolution (http://thewritersrevolution13.blogspo...) and Between the Coverz (https://www.facebook.com/betweentheco...) where he promotes and interviews other authors, as well as reviewing books of all genres.

Reviews

[Stephanie (Between the Coverz) · Rating 5 out of 5]

An emotional story of one woman’s strength!

Finding Strength is a story of a marriage that falls apart after Emma’s husband loses his job and is caught cheating on her. Through heartaches and bad situations, Emma finds for herself and her children that she has a strength that she does not know she has within her. When the pieces start tumbling down around Emma, she finds her new friends will stand and support her.

Finding Strength was an emotional and well-written story. It will pull at your heartstrings from the beginning. This story is an inspiring story full of emotion and heartaches. Unfortunately, bad things happen to good people but the trials and pains can create a stronger person within. The characters are realistic and well developed. It was easy to feel connected with the characters. The unfortunate events that happens to Emma could be your life or the life of someone that you know. So many emotions put together in one book that causes an emotional overload. You will finish this book with a newfound strength and hope for love no matter what pain and loss you might have experienced.

Andrew Hess has a talent and gift to create well-written stories. I recommend Finding Strength to anyone that enjoys reading an emotional and heartfelt book.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Andrew Hess is an amazing author and did an amazing job writing a book about a sensitive subject. Emma a stay at home mom finds herself needing to work two jobs to support her family due to her husband loosing his job. While working her butt off her husband is at home doing nothing, lying and cheating jerk. Jerry is a complete jerk with the way he cheats on his wife and provides no support. I loved how Emma found support from her coworkers and from inside herself. The story was written and should give women or anybody the strength to find their strength within.

[Sandra Shrewsbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

The struggles of life are hard and Hess puts all of that into this book, but he also puts in laughter and love and that is what makes it easier to handle the hard times. I have to say Hess outdid himself with this book. I loved the storyline and all the characters. I am a big fan of Hess's books. I love his writing style and the emotions he puts in everyone of his books. I recommend this book and author to everyone.

[Sylvia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Emma is a woman who is caught between a rock and a hard spot. She is working two jobs while her husband Jerry ( who just recently lost his job and didnt tell her) is sitting at home and doing nothing.
Well, not nothing..he is having an affair, so that keeps him busy...LOL They eventually divorce but not without a whole lotta mess.
Andrew Hess is a talented writer, and I love his work, but unfortunately, this book was just not for ME. But, if you like Hallmark movies, this is a must read !!!

[Kaylee Nizza · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heartfelt!!! This is a new genre from Andrew Hess. To me this book is emotional and heartfelt. What Emma's husband Jerry put her through was unbelievable. Emma definitely found strength being on her own with 2 kids and friends showing support. I was a great insight to be strong even though times are rough. I'm hoping there is a book 2 coming soon. I highly recommend reading this book.