Ben Wolf is eighteen, a senior in high school, and has year to live. During his physical for cross country running--his doctor found out Ben had a blood disease that was deemed fatal. Rather than go through chemical therapies and perhaps prolong his life a short while longer, Ben Wolf decides to live out his year and go out guns a blazing. First, he decided to forgo his chances at winning in cross country, he, Ben Wolf--a 123 pound man--goes out for football. Putting his body on the line Ben goes for every tackle as if it were his last.
Chris Crutcher's newest novel, "Deadline" is a fascinating look at the what if story and the nature of death and survival. The novel is as always, expertly written. I would highly recommend this novel to any person. This shoud be on every person's reading list. Deadline is a page turner--once you begin you'll never want to put it down.
4 comments:
Hey,
I read this book earlier on in the year and it really made me think, it also changed my perspective on things and I'm glad that you decided to share the book with other's by blogging about it.
Good job,
Jemma
Woa!
This book seems like it would make anyone change their outlook on life. Treating every moment as if it's your last is the way to live life.
Sounds Good,
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Great post. This book seems like a really neat one. It sounds like it would really make you want to live life to the fullest. Sounds like a great read.
Good Work,
Ben
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