Hose by The River 1950

From Paulo Coelho, author of the bestselling The Alchemist, comes a poignant, richly poetic story that reflects the depth of love and life.
Rarely does adolescent love reach its full potential, but what happens when two young lovers reunite after eleven years? Time has transformed Pilar into a strong and independent woman, while her devoted childhood friend has grown into a handsome and charismatic spiritual leader.

Skylar Ford is an aspiring writer with too much weight on his young shoulders. Bogged down by family responsibilities and career setbacks, Skylar searches for a balance between helping his mother take care of his sister Hannah, who suffers from sickle cell anemia, and finding a publishing house that will accept his work. While Skylar attempts to hold the family together, a surprise visit from an unwelcome guest and a frightening event at Hannah's birthday party sends their feelings reeling. With the family's very foundation and faith tested to their limits, Skylar's dream now appears beyond reach.