Joseph Monninger si avvicina alla scrittura con i cinque sensi ben aperti, infondendo nelle sue narrazioni una profonda consapevolezza del mondo. I suoi romanzi, realizzati sia per lettori adulti che per giovani adulti, approfondiscono l'esperienza umana con eccezionale perspicacia. Le sue opere di saggistica esplorano argomenti diversi, rivelando strati di osservazione e intuizione. La scrittura di Monninger è caratterizzata dalla sua autenticità e dai dettagli vividi, offrendo ai lettori una connessione profondamente sentita con i suoi soggetti.
The narrative follows Joseph Monninger and his beloved golden retriever, Nellie, as they embark on a poignant road trip to revisit cherished outdoor locations amidst Nellie's illness. Their journey takes them through stunning landscapes, including Wyoming's Wind River Range, Montana's Bighorn River, and Idaho's Henry Ford River. This heartfelt adventure captures themes of companionship, nostalgia, and the bond between a man and his dog, reflecting on life’s fleeting moments in nature.
Facing a terminal lung cancer diagnosis just days after retirement, Joe Monninger embarks on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. Despite the grim prognosis, he finds hope in a treatment that can extend his life. As he navigates the challenges of illness, he embraces the beauty of life, capturing his experiences and thoughts in writing. This narrative explores themes of resilience, love, and the profound impact of facing mortality, all set against the backdrop of his cherished New England surroundings.
Clair Taylor, a sixteen-year-old dreaming of a life beyond her rural New Hampshire home, is drawn into a new reality when she discovers a neglected dog named Wally next door. Her determination to rescue Wally leads to an unexpected friendship with Danny Stewart, the eighteen-year-old boy living nearby. As Clair navigates her feelings for both the dog and Danny, she confronts the complexities of her environment and relationships, revealing deeper themes of compassion and connection amidst her desire for escape.
Focusing on the journey of a boy navigating the challenges of football and the transition to adulthood, this story captures the emotional depth and complexities of youth. With a blend of subtlety and heart, it resonates with readers who appreciate the works of Carl Deuker and Mike Lupica, offering an engaging exploration of personal growth and the impact of sports on young lives.
A chance encounter in a rural New Hampshire river sparks a lifelong friendship between brothers Ed and Allard and Sarah. As their lives take different directions, a tragic event in Wyoming compels Sarah and Allard to face profound challenges. Their journeys through grief explore the resilience of their bond and the healing power of time. This poignant tale weaves themes of friendship, love, and the unpredictable nature of fate, offering a transformative narrative that delves into how unexpected twists can reshape our lives.
Best friends Hattie and Delores grapple with the limitations of their small New Hampshire town, feeling trapped in a mundane existence. As they navigate their friendship and the challenges of adolescence, they seek adventure and meaning beyond their surroundings. Their journey explores themes of friendship, ambition, and the quest for a brighter future, highlighting the struggles of young women eager to break free from societal expectations.
The story revolves around Bee and her brother Tommy, who is an expert on sharks but faces the harsh reality of living with cystic fibrosis. As they navigate their unique bond and the impending challenges of Tommy's illness, themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of knowledge emerge, highlighting the deep emotional connection between siblings in the face of adversity.
When the plane carrying the Junior Action News Team crash-lands in Alaska, the group must try to stay alive in the wilderness.
"J. P. Monninger, author of the international bestseller The Map That Leads to You, the novel Nicholas Sparks called "romantic and unforgettable", tells a poignant love story of the ways the world divides two souls--and the way that love brings them together. Kate Moreton is in Ireland on sabbatical from her teaching position at Dartmouth College when she meets Ozzie Ferriter, a fisherman and a veteran of the American war in Afghanistan. The Ferriter family history dates back centuries on the remote Blasket Islands, and Ozzie - a dual citizen of Ireland and the United States - has retreated to the one place that might offer him peace from a war he cannot seem to leave behind. Beside the sea, with Ireland's beauty as a backdrop, the two fall deeply in love and attempt to live on an island of their own making, away from the pressures of the outside world. Ireland writes its own love stories, the legends claim, and the limits of Kate and Ozzie's love and faith in each other will be tested. When his demons lead Ozzie to become reckless with his life--and Kate's--she flees for America rather than watch the man she loves self-destruct. But soon a letter arrives informing Kate that her heroic husband has been lost at sea, and Kate must decide whether it is an act of love to follow him or an act of mercy to forget"--
"Romantic and unforgettable." --Nicholas Sparks Two strangers take the road less traveled... Heather Mulgrew's world is already mapped out: she is going to travel abroad with her friends after college, come back to a great career in September, and head into a life where not much is left to chance. But that was before an encounter on an overnight train introduces her to Jack, a passionate adventurer who changes the course of her journey and her life. Throwing Heather's careful itinerary to the wind, they follow Jack's grandfather's journal through post-World War II era Europe: Vienna, Budapest, Turkey--exotic places that serve only to heighten their feelings. As September looms, Jack urges Heather to stay with him, to keep traveling, to give in to the romance of their experience; Heather convinces him to return to the United States. Jack has a secret that could change everything. And Heather's world is about to be shaken to the core. J.P. Monniger'sThe Map That Leads to You is a breathtaking novel about love, loss, and the best-laid plans that are meant to be broken.
