La Gadwa Mn Al Soaal - No Good Asking

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What will happen when a family on the verge of collapse takes care of a child suffering from a disorder?

Eleven-year-old Hannah spends a week with the Nyland family, but they soon discover that she may be more of a blessing than a burden, and that letting Hannah go is much harder for them than keeping her with them.

"It is a heartwarming, honest, and profound novel. 'It's No Use to Ask' comes from one of the finest Canadian voices in fiction, and it is a captivating novel that explores the turmoil of family relationships in a deeply human and emotional way."

Ali Brian

"Fran Kimmel shows us, in a clear and elegant style, how human compassion can produce new life in the presence of something as simple as the despair of a child."

Marina Endicott

"The characters in 'It's No Use to Ask,' with all their flaws, humanity, and complete awareness, will intrigue you, amaze you, and frustrate you, before completely capturing your heart."

Joanne Cright

"The human aspect of the novel 'It's No Use to Ask' is as vast as the hearts of its captivating characters. With an honest and unpretentious prose style, the events of the story unfold from the first page to its satisfying conclusion."

Lee Kevern,

"It's an inspiring story of radical shifts in human relationships, all crammed into one week. Fran Kimmel gently challenges conventional notions of family dysfunction, loss, methods of repair, and the definition of family."