![]() ![]() ZJ also deals with people’s responses to his dad’s behavior. I loved reading from ZJ’s perspective and the way his love and adoration for his father comes through just warms your heart and breaks it at the same time. The writing in this book is just lovely - but, of course, it’s Jacqueline Woodson. As ZJ tries to get through each day, not knowing whether it’ll be a good day for his dad or a bad one, he finds comfort in family, comfort, and community. ZJ’s mom is worried because she knows a few other football friends of his dad who have had the same symptoms. The book is set in 1999-2000 when there was just a growing awareness of CTE. The headache is joined by disturbing symptoms like forgetfulness, aggression, spacing out, and general confusion. Life seems pretty good until his dad comes home early from a game with an awful headache. ![]() He has a awesome crew of male friends who feel like family. ZJ’s dad is a popular pro American footballer. Before the Ever After is Woodson’s latest Coretta Scott King award winner - and a well-deserved win too. ![]()
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