Quarterback

About the book

Only fifty-four minutes after Kris Hopkins entered the world, his father sneaked into the hospital nursery and placed a small football into his tiny hands. From that moment on, the football became his constant companion, providing comfort and solace through the toughest moments of his life.

Despite losing his mother at a young age and growing up with a single parent who was always busy working, the football was always there for Kris. It supported him through his education, including his college years, where he excelled both on and off the field.

Now at thirty-seven, Kris is the aging star quarterback for the Portland Warriors. However, after suffering his fifth concussion, he is forced to reflect on his life and his priorities. His son, who has no interest in football, his college sweetheart whom he neglected, and the material possessions that define him but do not reflect who he truly is.

Most importantly, Kris must come to terms with his own mortality and the impending end of his football career. As someone who has always identified as a football player, he must now figure out how to move forward and find a new identity outside of the game he loves.