Hop-A-Long: Abandoned but not forgotten

Hop-A-Long: Abandoned but not forgotten

AI Summary.

Hop-A-Long: Abandoned but Not Forgotten by James F. Gauss is a Christian-themed novel that chronicles the life of Hoppy, a troubled and lonely young boy growing up in Muncie, Indiana, during the 1950s and ’60s. At age nine, Hoppy is sent to a boy’s reformatory for repeated thefts. On his tenth birthday, while still in the reformatory, his mother dies of cancer. With his father’s whereabouts unknown and no relatives to care for him, Hoppy is placed in an orphanage. After four years, he runs away, exchanging the sternness of the institution for the brutality of the streets, leading a life of drug dealing and theft. At age 15, during a drug deal gone bad, he nearly loses his life. Throughout his tumultuous journey, Hoppy encounters individuals who sow seeds of faith, guiding him toward redemption.

The book is available in paperback format and can be purchased from various retailers:

• Amazon: Available for purchase.
• eBay: Listed at $20.68 with free economy shipping. eBay
• ThriftBooks: Priced at $14.27. Thrift Books
• Bookshop.org: Available for $12.99. Bookshop

Hop-A-Long is part of James F. Gauss’s broader body of work, which includes titles like Islam & Christianity, We the People, and I Remember When…. His writings often explore themes of faith, personal transformation, and historical perspectives.

If you’re interested in a compelling narrative that delves into the challenges of youth, the consequences of choices, and the possibility of redemption through faith, Hop-A-Long offers a poignant and inspiring read.

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