Tone/Mood

The tone of Nowhere but Up is joyful. Pattie had just gave birth to Justin and she was happy but she is trying to figure out how to raise Justin since she is only a teenager. At first Pattie was scared to have the baby but then she realized she would have so much help when Justin is born.
The mood of Nowhere But Up is loving. Pattie and Jereny both love Justin and they want to do the best they can for him. Even though Pattie and Jeremy's relationship is on and off they still love each other and are one happy family.
An example of the mood and tone is: “As first-time parents, Jeremy and I couldn’t take our eyes off Justin. I melted at the slightest hint of a smile or a gurgling laugh. I loved how his tiny hands reached out for me, his mama. As I held Justin and pressed my nose against his sweet face, I disappeared into that distinct baby smell. He was a gift. He was entrusted to me. He was my life.”
There are manny times when Pattie feels alone and like no one cares. She chooses to go to church and bible studies to help her stay happy and to remind her that God is watching over her.



Excerpt From: A.J. Gregory & Pattie Mallette. “Nowhere But Up.” Baker Publishing Group. iBooks.
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