Laura McBride is an American author. Her novel, "We Are Called to Rise," explores family and community in Las Vegas. She writes stories about ordinary people facing difficult circumstances.
We Are Called to Rise
We Are Called to Rise
Synopsis
In Las Vegas, three disparate lives converge after a single, devastating mistake leaves a child's fate uncertain. Avis faces the collapse of her marriage and the future she built, while soldier Luis grapples with fragmented memories and a need to reclaim his honor. Young Bashkim, a refugee seeking stability, finds solace in a pen pal, unaware his world is about to collide with theirs. This novel explores how each character must rise above their circumstances in the aftermath of a shocking event.
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AvisProtagonist
LuisProtagonist
BashkimProtagonist
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Edition
We Are Called to Rise A NovelPaperback, 2015
307 pages
Simon & SchusterLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781476738970Reprint2 editions available
