Murphy's Bridge to Life is an intriguing young adult fiction that mirrors the experiences of two young people who, unable to surmount their life problems, decide to embark on a journey of life that threatens to change the trajectory of their lives forever.

With an emotionally riveting storytelling, the novel breaks down a relatable account of the emotional challenges young face in a world that is often dismissive of their feelings. This book is a great option for the reading list of school districts. Murphy's Bridge to Life is an intriguing young adult fiction that mirrors the experiences of two young people who, unable to surmount their life problems, decide to embark on a journey of life that threatens to change the trajectory of their lives forever. With an emotionally riveting storytelling, the novel breaks down a relatable account of the emotional challenges young people face in a world that is often dismissive of their feelings. Mary is powerless against the shackles of the stronghold of her childhood experiences coupled with having an emotionally abusive father. Mary's life has not remained the same after witnessing her father snuff life out of her mother. Saddled with the weight of failed relationships that have destroyed her self-worth which is already hanging by a thread, hers is a life of emotional and mental turmoil. John struggles with the hostility and differences in the world that forcefully shows themselves to him. Unable to find his place in his family and society, he realizes that the only time he can take control of his life is by ending it.

As John and Mary oar the sea of their own life to find meaning in their existence, they meet themselves at the intersection of this discovery, where the turning point of their life begins. This suspense-filled and evocative story chronicles a realistic narrative of how the experiences of young people lead to emotional and mental trauma and can alter their overall outcome. This novel would be perfect for any school district’s reading list as there are many learning lessons incorporated for our youth and young adults