Johnny's Boy

By: Heeb, John David

Some kids are born with the deck already stacked against them. Jimmy Bell was one of those kids. His father died before he was born, leaving his mother to raise him alone. Forced into desperate choices, Jimmy's mother spiraled into a world of drug addiction and despair. By the time he was old enough for kindergarten, Jimmy was caught in a cycle of neglect and abuse.

But then, by some miracle, Jimmy was rescued by his grandparents and brought to the small town of Morley, Missouri. For the first time, he was surrounded by something he'd never truly known - family.

In Morley, Jimmy became part of a large, loving extended family. With his cousins Mike, Shane, and Jack by his side, he began to discover what it meant to belong. The boys bonded over the town's greatest obsession - high school basketball.

As Jimmy starts his freshman year, he faces the typical challenges of a 15-year-old: passing algebra and talking to girls. But he also carries the scars of his past and the weight of being seen as the town's next great basketball hero.

Johnny's Boy is a story of a young man's redemption, a family's love, and a small town's obsession. It is a story of hope, perseverance, and the imperfect journey we all take.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D5GSP5P3
• ISBN13: 9798326748041
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"