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Mikey Cannon laughs in the face of adversity. Perhaps not the best coping mechanism, but it hasn�t gotten him killed so far. He is going to need his sense of humor if he wants to survive his new job as a basketball coach for violent youth with mental illness. It was surprisingly easy to land the gig since the last coach resigned when the students tried attacking him.
Mikey hasn�t had the best of luck. He�s been on and off the streets, battling untreated ADHD and bouts of depression. After his militant father allows Mikey to come back home, so long as he keeps the job, Mikey is determined not to screw it up. But between his father�s cruel jabs and the challenge of coaching violent, mentally unwell teens, Mikey�s confidence in himself is wavering.
Can Mikey whip this crew of unlikely basketball players into shape and keep himself off the street? Read and find out!
ââ?¬Å"Head Fakeââ?¬Â? by Scott Gordon is raw, emotionally driven, and hilariously uplifting. Gordon sheds light on mental illness like youââ?¬â?¢ve never seen before. Life can be challenging at the best of times, but throw in grief, financial insecurity, and navigating poor mental health, and it can feel impossible. Mikey jumps into the uncharted waters of coaching unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with the seriousness of these kidsââ?¬â?¢ heartbreaking realities, but as he breaks through those barriers, he realizes that he needs these kids just as much as they need him.
The novelâ��s greatest strength is its rich character development. Gordon effortlessly weaves in relevant backstories, focusing on each studentâ�"Otis, Gonzalo, Toby, Brian, and Chey. This allows the reader to become quickly invested. Moreover, we see how these teens evolve throughout the year. They are undeniably troubled, but all have their unique quirks that make them both lovable and relatable. Playing as a team, while shaky at first, seems to bring out the best in the students of Mary Friedman Alternative School. Mikeyâ��s unconventional leadership tactics show them how to harness qualities like anger and aggression and use them to their advantage on the court. Everybody loves a comeback story; these students (and Mikey!) will not disappoint!
If you love gritty, emotional novels that have you rooting for the underdog, you donââ?¬â?¢t want to miss out on Scott Gordonââ?¬â?¢s ââ?¬Å"Head Fake.ââ?¬Â? The author deftly explores themes such as coming-of-age, belonging, and resilience while highlighting mental illness. This is the type of book that inspires you to rise above adversity and believe in yourself. I look forward to reading more by this author!
