First published 2020
In the twilight of his football career, ZJ's dad, a beloved NFL star, begins to experience troubling changes. As the family confronts this new reality, they must adapt to life before the ever after - a world where their once-invincible hero faces an uncertain future. Through ZJ's eyes, we witness the emotional toll and quiet courage required to weather this storm of mental and physical deterioration. Jacqueline Woodson's poignant novel explores the resilience of family bonds in the face of insurmountable challenges.
Genres: fiction, american-fiction, african-american, contemporary, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, resilience
224 pages · Library Binding · Youth Large Print
Content warnings: mental-illness