Before the Ever After

by Jacqueline Woodson

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

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