books (fiction or nonfiction) about hope where the protagonist goes through rough and harsh patches in life but there is light at the end of the tunnel

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Joy Fowlkes · Answer

Elinor Oliphant is Completely Fine: The author published this late in life, and I just think it does so much with fighting inner demons, reckoning when the problem is you, and believing there’s kindness in the world.

Allie Blum · Answer

Demon Copperhead: That’s the whole book!

Clara · Answer

The Shipping News: My dad recommended this, about a single father moving up to Newfoundland with his two little girls to start a new life as a small-town journalist. I’m a little more than half-way, and it’s a very quiet charmer - just like the main character.