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Before the Ever After

Name: Before the Ever After
Price: 9.61 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (688 reviews)

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Book Synopsis: WINNER OF THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING AUTHOR AWARDNational Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson's stirring novel-in-verse explores how a family moves forward when their glory days have passed and the cost of professional sports on Black bodies.Cover may vary.For as long as ZJ can remember, his dad has been everyone's hero. As a charming, talented pro football star, he's as beloved to the neighborhood kids he plays with as he is to his millions of adoring sports fans. But lately life at ZJ's house is anything but charming. His dad is having trouble remembering things and seems to be angry all the time. ZJ's mom explains it's because of all the head injuries his dad sustained during his career. ZJ can understand that--but it doesn't make the sting any less real when his own father forgets his name. As ZJ contemplates his new reality, he has to figure out how to hold on tight to family traditions and recollections of the glory days, all the while wondering what their past amounts to if his father can't remember it. And most importantly, can those happy feelings ever be reclaimed when they are all so busy aching for the past? Read more

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Are you ready for a heartwarming and thought-provoking read? Look no further than "Before the Ever After," the award-winning novel-in-verse by Jacqueline Woodson. Winner of the NAACP Image Award and the Coretta Scott King Author Award, this book is a must-read for all ages.

Step into the world of ZJ, a young boy whose dad was once a revered pro football star. But life is not as perfect as it seems. ZJ's dad is now facing difficulties, both physically and mentally, due to the head injuries sustained during his career. Discover the poignant story of how ZJ copes with his father's memory loss and anger, while desperately trying to hold on to their cherished family traditions and memories of the glory days.

"Before the Ever After" beautifully explores the impact that professional sports can have on Black bodies, shedding light on an important and timely topic. Jacqueline Woodson's exquisite storytelling through poetry will tug at your heartstrings and make you reflect on the true cost of fame and success.

Don't miss out on this captivating novel that captures the essence of resilience and the power of love in the face of adversity. Join ZJ on his emotional journey as he seeks to reclaim the happiness of the past. Purchase your copy of "Before the Ever After" now and experience a truly unforgettable read.

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