My Children Are My Only Hope is a novel about the journey of love and loss. Written by Ndifreke Ukpong, it follows the story of a woman whose husband perished in a plane crash. She is left feeling an unimaginable sense of grief and loneliness as she must now take on the responsibilities of a single parent.The story follows her struggles to hold on to hope while grieving the loss of the love of her life. As if that wasn't hard enough, she also faces financial hardship, social stigma and family pressure. Through determination, she is able to find resilience and strength within herself as she learns how to rely on her children as her only source of hope.
The novel uses beautiful imagery to evoke powerful emotions within its readers. We are able to witness her process her feelings in vivid detail and get an insight into what it means to love, grieve and survive. This novel has the potential to touch readers deeply with its powerful themes of resilience, hope and unconditional love.