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# A Vision of Hope — Press Boilerplate

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## Book at a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| **Title** | A Vision of Hope: A Story of Redemption and Purpose |
| **ISBN** | 9798999641519 |
| **Publisher** | A Vision of Hope Media |
| **NetGalley ID** | 717749 |
| **Website** | https://www.avisionofhopebook.com |

## Author boilerplate

Andrew Drasen is an author, speaker, curriculum developer, and recovery advocate based in Franklin, Wisconsin. He wrote A Vision of Hope during incarceration, founded A Vision of Hope Media, and created ReturnPath — a hub-and-spoke identity-based curriculum with dedicated tracks for reentry, addiction recovery, veterans reintegration, grief support, and life direction. Credentials: Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review, IndieReader Approved, National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist.

## Elevator pitch

Everyone has something to recover from.

## Short synopsis

This is not just a story about where I've been — it's about what I came to understand when everything was stripped away. Written behind bars and finished minutes before release, A Vision of Hope is part memoir, part mirror: a raw account of addiction, incarceration, and the stubborn hope that made change possible.

## Trade review quotes

**Kirkus Reviews**

> A gritty, often poignant chronicle…providing an insider's look at the American prison system…a powerful account of addiction and incarceration in 21st-century America.

**IndieReader**

> Andrew Drasen goes beyond a typical recovery memoir, looking back on his long fight with addiction and what it really took to find sobriety. This book is encouraging to anyone who has felt trapped in a similar struggle.

**BlueInk Review**

> The gripping narrative provides insight into addiction, incarceration, and personal growth. Casting addiction as a public health matter, Drasen raises awareness of mental health issues facing addicts and advocates for prison reform. His prose is raw and unflinching in recounting dark episodes from his past. Overall, this is a compelling redemption memoir, part of a self-help trilogy aimed at helping individuals recover from addiction, loss, or trauma.

## NetGalley campaign snapshot

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Industry readers | 140+ |
| NetGalley reviews | 17+ |
| Librarians | 16 |
| Educators | 17 |
| Booksellers | 9 |

## Curated NetGalley reader quotes

**Shirlynn Buck** (5/5, NetGalley)

> A Vision of Hope is depressing and yet heart-warming, complicated and yet simplified as one's life is shown at its darkest moments out of control because of choices made. Hindsight is 20-20 but the lessons learned are pricey and yet priceless. More power to your positive outlook, Andrew.

**Ali Low** (5/5, NetGalley)

> Inspiring, honest account of Andrew's struggles with addiction and how society treated him because of his addiction. Despite all of his experiences of the judicial system there was still hope. I would encourage anyone to read this book even if, like me, you have never even smoked a cigarette or taken hard drugs. This book is a lesson to everyone about not judging, having compassion and kindness to our fellow man.

**Ganesh Subramanian** (4/5, NetGalley)

> A Vision of Hope by Andrew Drasen is a really engaging read. The author shares his story in a straightforward, sincere manner, making it easy to relate to. What really sticks with you is the idea that change is possible, even when everything seems completely out of control. Drasen illustrates that hope isn't just an emotion — it's something you create step by step. It's a story that's interesting, inspiring, and honest.

**M. Rayman** (5/5, NetGalley)

> Andrew Drasen has blown my mind away with this wonderful, thoughtful and inspiring book about life's hardships and challenges — and how to live with them. I found this so interesting and inspiring. Motivational, upsetting, engaging, powerful and informative. Highly recommended for all.

## LibraryReads proof

**Shirlynn Buck**, Yoe High School — LibraryReads nomination interest; purchase intent and readers' advisory: yes.

## Accolades

- Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review (2025)
- IndieReader Approved
- Kirkus Reviews (GET IT)
- National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist — Addiction & Recovery

## Comparable titles

*Just Mercy* · *Lit* · *Beautiful Boy* · *High Achiever* · *The Recovering*

## Reader mood tags

Serious · Informative · Hopeful · Reflective · Emotional

## Review keyword themes

hope · addiction · author · life · drugs · journey · many · feel · change · drug

## Promo assets

- [Memoir banner](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/assets/promo/memoir-banner.webp)
- [Librarian e-blast](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/assets/promo/librarian-eblast.webp)
- [Reflections banner](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/assets/promo/reflections-banner.webp)
- [Workbook banner](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/assets/promo/workbook-banner.webp)

## Key links

- [Memoir page](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/books/memoir)
- [ReturnPath curriculum hub](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/curriculum)
- [Reentry & justice track](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/curriculum/reentry-justice)
- [Addiction recovery track](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/curriculum/addiction-recovery)
- [Veterans reintegration track](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/curriculum/veterans)
- [Grief & bereavement track](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/curriculum/grief-recovery)
- [Life direction track](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/curriculum/life-direction)
- [For libraries & schools](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/for-libraries)
- [Speaking](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/speaking)
- [About the author](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/about)
- [Contact](https://www.avisionofhopebook.com/contact)
- [NetGalley listing](https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/717749)

## Media contact

contact@avisionofhopebook.com · (262) 383-1761