FROM THE SIDELINE

by Amy Avanzino

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Pub Date Jul 19 2016 | Archive Date Jul 18 2016

Henery Press

General Fiction (Adult) | Women's Fiction

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“Avanzino has written a story of motherhood. Every word is one of love, of sacrifice, and of surprising depth. I absolutely adored it.” – Gretchen Archer, USA Today Bestselling Author of Double Knot

“A single mom’s journey toward self-respect—wrapped in the ultra-competitive world of peewee sports—that sparkles with wry humor and will keep you laughing and cheering for this mom-and-son team.” – Jackie Bouchard, USA Today Bestselling Author of House Trained

After losing her marriage, life savings, and waistline, Autumn Kovac is terrified of being hit by more heartache. So when her only child decides to try out for the football team, the overprotective, sports-illiterate mom has a near phobic reaction. But Zachary hasn’t smiled since his father left, and she’s desperate to make him happy (and doing nothing and hoping for the best hasn’t been working). She reluctantly enters a new world of youth competitive sports, full of overzealous coaches with Vince Lombardi dreams and fanatical parents trying to achieve vicarious glory.

Unexpectedly, Autumn begins transforming within this strangely addictive new culture, finding her voice, facing her past, tackling her fears…and uncovering the secret that’s been keeping her from her son. After meeting her ideal catch, she finds herself back in the dating game and discovers some fierce competition of her own. Will Autumn make it off the sideline? Can the underdog finally win?

Books in the Wake-Up Call Series

WAKE-UP CALL (#1)
FROM THE SIDELINE (#2)

Part of the Henery Press Chick Lit Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all...

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EDITION	Paperback
ISBN	9781635110531
PRICE	$15.95 (USD)

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Kim P, Educator

A single mom tackling the trials and tribulations of organized youth sports and her personal relationships, becomes a new person with new perspectives by the end of the season.
I loved the story, but loved Avanzino's voice even more. She writes with a snarky wit that had me laughing out loud (seriously, on the beach, people turned & looked at me!) and a vulnerability that all moms feel. I highly recommend this heartwarming and funny bone tickling story, and I'm placing Avanzino on my favorites list!

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Lyn F, Reviewer

I love how Amy Avanzino gives us enough time to see her characters grow and develop. Autumn is such a multi-leveled character, with real life problems. As we are allowed inside her head we are inspired by her perspectives, about herself and those around her. This was a pleasantly complex book, and I highly recommend it.

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Sue F, Reviewer

A HUGE thank you to NetGalley for providing this and to Henery Press for granting my "wish" for it. in exchange for an honest review. . This book is about single mom Autumn and her 10 year old son Zach, who has decided he wants to play football. Autumn is very protective and is suddenly thrust into the world of parent's on the sidelines...She has a great group of friends, but soon football "mom" duties take over life and she enters into a relationship with a member of the committee. A great role model in an EMT for the group is a voice of reason for Autumn and her son. As usual, though, women rarely appreciate the "nice guy." I am the mom of a figure skater, who also happens to be a team manager...so I have insight as to how realistic these parents are...spot on! It is a constant battle to encourage parents to remember these are kids! I loved this book and have already ordered #1 in the series. I'm so happy I was granted the opportunity to read this.