Wonder of Lost Causes : A Novel

THE WONDER OF LOST CAUSES is equal parts heart wrenching and heartwarming as Trout pulls you onto an emotional rollercoaster that is sure to leave your heart filled to the brim. A true testament to the power of love in its purest and most absolute form.Rachael Lippincott, New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet ApartIn this unforgettable novel, perfect for fans of An Unexpected Grace and A Dogs Way Home, a single mom and her chronically ill child receive a valuable lesson from an unlikely sourcea very special dog who unexpectedly enters their lives and shows them that one persons lost cause can be anothers greatest gift . . .Dr. Kate Blunt will do anything for her son, Jasper. Well, almost anything. Since Jasper has the incurable lung disease cystic fibrosis, Kates always told him he couldnt get a dog. Its a tough call, but shes a single mom taking care of a kid who fights for every breath he takes. The daily medical routine that keeps Jasper alive is complicated enough. Worse still, Kates personal resolve runs contrary to her work as the veterinarian in charge of a Cape Cod animal shelter, where she is on a mission to find forever homes for dogs in desperate need.The scarred, mistreated wreck of a dog that turns up doesnt stand a chance. Named Whistler, hes too old, too ugly. But the dog forms an instantaneous bond with Jasper. Whistler never makes a sound, yet he speaks to Jasper in a myriad of mysterious ways. The clocks ticking, the dogs future hangs in the balance, and Jasper would do anything to find him a home; but Whistler has chosen themfor a reason.