Overview
"Love, ZacĀ is not just a vital contribution to the national conversation about traumatic brain injury in athletes, itās so beautifully written it belongs on the shelf alongside classic works of literary journalism.āĀ āJeanne Marie Laskas,Ā New York TimesĀ bestselling author ofĀ Concussion
In December 2015, Zac Easter, a twenty-four-year-old from small-townĀ Iowa, decided to take his own life rather than continue his losing battle againstĀ traumatic brain injuries he had sustained as a high school football player and whichĀ led him to develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). For this deeply reportedĀ and powerfully moving true story, award-winning writer Reid Forgrave was givenĀ access to Zacās own diaries and was able to speak with Zacās family, friends, andĀ coaches. He explores Zacās tight-knit, football-obsessed Midwestern community; heĀ interviews leading brain scientists, psychologists, and sports historians; he takes a deep dive into the triumphs and sins of the sports entertainment industry; and heĀ shows us the fallout from the traditional notions of manhood that football instills. ForĀ parents wondering about whether to allow their kids to play football, for players,Ā former players, and fans, for anyone concerned about concussions and sports, thisĀ eye-opening, heart-wrenching, and ultimately inspiring story may be one of the mostĀ important books they will read.
This book title, Love, Zac (Small-Town Football and the Life and Death of an American Boy) - 9781643752020, ISBN: 9781643752020, by Reid Forgrave, published by Algonquin Books (September 7, 2021) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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