New Generation Coming-of-Age Novel Promising Young Man by Elias Axel Released from My Delightful Life Press
A Raw, Witty Page-Turner About Finding Purpose in our Modern World.
- New York, NY (1888PressRelease) February 20, 2025 - Promising Young Man by debut author Elias Axel blends humor and raw emotion into this bittersweet, intergenerational coming-of-age story narrated by 18-year-old Oscar about a boy who’s afraid of becoming a man and his eccentric grandmother who’s tired of living someone else’s life. A refreshingly non-formulaic and powerful exploration of the complexities of self-acceptance, living authentically, and the often-misunderstood, often-brutal reality of living with ADHD.
Oscar Danielsson isn’t ready for the real world—yet. But he’s 18 now, and everyone has expectations. The sharp-witted, mistake-prone teen struggles with self-doubt, his future, and an ADHD diagnosis he’d rather ignore. When a scrape with the law he’s too out of it to remember upends his life, Oscar embarks on a wild road trip with his eccentric Grammy, leaving behind his beloved dog Enzo, a budding romance with Bette, and self-destructive habits that kept him afloat. As he races across America to repay his debt, he discovers a family lie that forces him to decide whether to give up entirely or accept a painful truth that might keep him going.
Like The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephan Chbosky and It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini, Promising Young Man explores themes of social anxiety, mental health, and the challenges of navigating adolescence told from the perspective of a young protagonist as he undergoes a journey of self-discovery. Like Colin Higgin's Harold and Maude, Promising Young Man is quirky, satirical & intergenerational.
Praise for Promising Young Man:
“I love this book. It's a page-turner... I found myself looking forward to bedtime to read it.” —Jill Wine-Banks, author of The Watergate Girl; MSNBC legal analyst; co-host, Webby-winning #SistersinLaw Podcast
“Axel is a natural... writes with a flow and energy that is absolutely compelling.” —Chris Canaan, Emmy Award-winning writer; co-creator Walker, Texas Ranger; screenwriter of No Good Deed (starring Samuel L. Jackson & Stellan Skarsgård)
“At times funny, at times raw, at times so poignant you’ll find yourself tearing up… It’s a story filled with wrong choices and thwarted dreams but also hope, resiliency, and redemption.” —Maggie Smith, award-winning author of Truth and Other Lies
“A powerful story of survival, resilience, and hope… One of the best books I read in 2024.” —Nathan Chung, Neurodivergent advocate, recognized as a Top 50 Global Neurodiversity Evangelist and a D-30 Impact List 2024 Honoree
“… as humorous as it is heartfelt…”—Hollie Smurthwaite, author The Psychic Color Series
About the Author
Elias Axel is an American Midwesterner through and through who writes to ignite sparks in every quadrant of the reader’s brain.
Connect with Elias Axel:
Website: http://www.eliasaxel.com
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223727082-promising-young-man
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliasaxelauthor
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ ( @ ) eliasaxelauthor
Promising Young Man is available for purchase on Amazon and other major retailers.
https://www.amazon.com/Promising-Young-Man-Elias-Axel-ebook/dp/B0DT9RX829
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/promising-young-man-elias-axel/1146973363?ean=9798992065602
https://bookshop.org/p/books/promising-young-man/d4547a77f9c19d34
This unforgettable, moving, and often laugh-out-loud intergenerational story will make readers of all ages and backgrounds feel all the feels. A self-starter for lively book club discussions.
Media Inquiries
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My Delightful Life Press
Patricia @ mdlpress.com
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