About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is processing the emotional fallout of a parent who is physically or emotionally inconsistent. Jeff Greene has spent years trying to be invisible to avoid burdening his quiet father, but when his charismatic, free-spirited mother re-enters his life, he is forced to confront the difference between shallow charm and steady love. The story beautifully captures the slow, often painful process of building a relationship with a distant but well-meaning father. It is a deeply realistic look at how children often protect their parents' feelings at the expense of their own. This is an ideal choice for adolescents navigating the complexities of divorce, abandonment, or the realization that parents are flawed human beings. It offers a hopeful path toward healing through honesty and the support of a chosen family.
