Chasing Hope
Readers will be humming the Chariots of Fire theme song as they turn the pages of Cushman’s latest present-day novel of a race well run. College student Sabrina Rice was an Olympic hopeful until a devastating diagnosis left her grappling with the pain of a crushed dream and a spiritual battle born of the realization that God doesn’t always behave the way we think he should. When her path crosses with a teenage graffiti artist fleeing the scene of her crime, Sabrina recognizes the girl’s potential as a runner. Brandy soon finds herself at Sabrina’s mercy when the court mandates extracurricular activity in lieu of juvenile detention. As Sabrina attempts to pass the baton to Brandy, both learn what it truly means to endure life’s marathons. As Christian-fiction writer Cushman brings together two unlikely souls facing difficult obstacles, readers will be inspired as they rise to meet the challenges set before them. With strong themes of faith and perseverance, Chasing Hope is sure to be a hit with fans of contemporary inspirational fiction featuring strong women. --Elizabeth Ponder