Hold on please, Emily: A Powerful Novel About Love, Music, and Hope : Doris Siu : 9781777560904 : 177756090X : 29 Apr 2021 : When music plays, hope follows. Every day, there are moments, when I give into fear Close my eyes, hoping, the pain could disappear Emily's life has never been easy. Orphaned at a young age, adversity faced her at every turn. She persevered by seeking strength through music and love, until her world came crashing down with a brain cancer diagnosis. If something, as beautiful as a rose can have thorns The struggle is real, living in the eye of the storm Despite the uncertainties of her illness, Emily continued, never giving up on her dreams. Hope was what kept her going. After all, beautiful rainbows only appear after the most intense storms. Be bold, be strong, be brave Just hold on for one more day Hold on please, Emily --- Meet Emily McGregor. Musician, songwriter, coffee addict, and promise keeper extraordinaire. Haunted by the death of