Myrtlewood Cliffs High, California. Fifteen-year-old Donny, seeks to understand a world he discovers is not his oyster. He wants to pitch like his idol Sandy Koufax—but does he possess a golden arm? He wants to be well muscled—but what of genetic makeup? He has a crush on the beautiful Miss Brooks, and dreams of winning her hand—but there’s just one pesky little problem. Reality!
The gap that separates "reality" and "desire" becomes the hinge point of the story, often resulting in humorous (or not so humorous) situations; depending on one's point of view. Donny develops his own unique "life philosophy" to help him make sense of the complex world around him—and rationalize his burning ambition.
His life changes when he meets friend and mentor Kendall Carson; a senior, volunteer fireman, and the strongest kid in school. He begins to balance his hectic life of soccer, grades, weightlifting, parents—and of course, Miss Brooks! He learns the value of hard work as the great equalizer to shorted talent. He learns that conflict is a natural part of existence, but that a truce must be struck between giving up, and fruitlessly pounding an immovable wall. These lessons are put to the ultimate test when personal tragedy strikes, and he must come to terms with his inner self. Will his newfound philosophies be sufficient to carry him through the storm?
A book of action and thought where self esteem, loneliness, bullying, disenfranchisement, despair (and all their opposites) are covered. A book with the power to make a true difference in the reader's perspective—or just entertain.
Think of it also as an epic love poem. Man's grasping odyssey in understanding WOMAN.