First published 2009
Eighteen-year-old Zach wakes up in a rehab center, unable to remember how he got there. Through therapy, he slowly uncovers a dark past that led him to alcoholism. As he confronts his demons and works to build a better future, Zach must find the courage to face the painful truth and reckon with what's etched on his heart. At his core, Zach grapples with a deep sense of being unloved by God, a feeling that has shaped his self-worth and choices. With the support of caring friends, he learns to accept his past and embrace the possibility of redemption.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, addiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, redemption-arc, self-discovery
304 pages · Paperback · Cinco Puntos Press
Content warnings: addiction, alcohol-abuse, mental-illness