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CUP
The story of a young woman unable to hear, speak, read, or write.
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Book One of Two
"CUP" continues in book two, "CUP The Continuation".
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Christmastime in England, 1925, a young woman in tattered clothing arrives at the door of the home of John and Anna Thorpe, begging for food. Soon, realisation comes that she is unable to hear, speak, read or write, with evidence of brutal physical abuse. The Thorpe Family welcomes her into their home and, without knowing her given name, they call her Ellen.
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Together, Ellen and the Thorpe family strive to bridge their communication barriers. They evolve a method of simple hand gestures to "speak" her language. As they discover fragments of her terrifying history, they show her unconditional love, acceptance and safety. In time, her past returns, revealing itself in unimaginable horror, from which she may never return.
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“CUP” will take you through the mystery of this young woman, her deep fears, violent nightmares, and her amazement at a world she did not know existed. As John and Anna lovingly guide her into this new world beyond her past, they realise that they, and everyone whose lives she has touched, have gained more from her than they could ever give her in return.
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Themes woven throughout Ellen's life in “CUP” and “CUP the Continuation” are PTSD, depression, anxiety, profound social isolation, abuse, prejudice, life-long disability, loss, grief, communication barriers, and culture shock.
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Follow our Facebook page: "Cup, A Novel" to view the video trailer, for continuous updates, information and fan interactions. Email: CUPaNovel@aol.com.
.
Book One of Two
"CUP" continues in book two, "CUP The Continuation".
.
Christmastime in England, 1925, a young woman in tattered clothing arrives at the door of the home of John and Anna Thorpe, begging for food. Soon, realisation comes that she is unable to hear, speak, read or write, with evidence of brutal physical abuse. The Thorpe Family welcomes her into their home and, without knowing her given name, they call her Ellen.
.
Together, Ellen and the Thorpe family strive to bridge their communication barriers. They evolve a method of simple hand gestures to "speak" her language. As they discover fragments of her terrifying history, they show her unconditional love, acceptance and safety. In time, her past returns, revealing itself in unimaginable horror, from which she may never return.
.
“CUP” will take you through the mystery of this young woman, her deep fears, violent nightmares, and her amazement at a world she did not know existed. As John and Anna lovingly guide her into this new world beyond her past, they realise that they, and everyone whose lives she has touched, have gained more from her than they could ever give her in return.
.
Themes woven throughout Ellen's life in “CUP” and “CUP the Continuation” are PTSD, depression, anxiety, profound social isolation, abuse, prejudice, life-long disability, loss, grief, communication barriers, and culture shock.
.
Follow our Facebook page: "Cup, A Novel" to view the video trailer, for continuous updates, information and fan interactions. Email: CUPaNovel@aol.com.
553 pages, Paperback
Published May 15, 2019
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November 3, 2020
I enjoyed the storyline. I think after some refinement on the syntax, spell check, and proofreading this book will really take off. The characters are sweet, patient, and loving. This book shows how compassion for others can change lives. It is difficult to remember, while reading the text, that this book is fiction. You really get to know the characters and the story feels so authentic.
I am currently reading the second book and enjoy this much more than the first! It means that the first book set up a nice base for part 2.
It is hard to write this review without giving away too many details!
I am currently reading the second book and enjoy this much more than the first! It means that the first book set up a nice base for part 2.
It is hard to write this review without giving away too many details!
Displaying 1 of 1 review