Carolyn, who knows that her best friend Jimmy did not really become brain damaged from falling off a swing, slowly relates what she saw happen, and when Ted threatens to cause even more damage to his family, Carolyn tries to find a way for Jimmy to receive the expensive operation he needs.
This book presents an overview of brain injuries in athletes, especially football players at young age and examines the mounting evidence about the health effects of concussions and the efforts to protect athletes from this dangerous injury.
Looks at the human brain and some of the different types of injuries that it can sustain, as well as how they are treated and the lasting effects that they can have.
Hockey has been Nick Taglio's life since he was five years old, so when a massive concussion benches him--possibly for good--everything seems to fall apart, including his schoolwork, his family relationships, his friendships, and his love life.
The author shares his feelings upon learning that a diving accident had left his teenage son Jeffrey paralyzed from the neck down, and discusses his resolve over the ten days following the diagnosis to "save" Jeffrey by removing his life support.
