Deadline
Chris Crutcher
quote 1
“But the truth doesn't need to be known, or believed, to be true.”
- Chris Crutcher
- Chris Crutcher
quote 2
“I'd rather be a flash than a slowly burning ember.”
- Chris Crutcher
- Chris Crutcher
quote 3
“The only truly ruined people are those who believe they are.”
- Chirs Crutcher
The story is about a 18 year old Ben Wolf who has been diagnosed with a rare, incurable blood disease. Instead of receiving treatment Ben decides to pack a lifetime of living in one year. Ben Wolf has big things planned for his senior year. Had big things planned. Now what he has is some very bad news and only one year left to make his mark on the world.
First, Ben makes sure that no one else knows what is going on—not his superstar quarterback brother, Cody, not his parents, not his coach, no one. Next, he decides to become the best 127-pound football player Trout High has ever seen; to give his close-minded civics teacher a daily migraine; and to help the local drunk clean up his act.
And then there's Dallas Suzuki. Amazingly perfect, fascinating Dallas Suzuki, who may or may not give Ben the time of day. Really, she's first on the list. Living with a secret isn't easy, though, and Ben's resolve begins to crumble especially when he realizes that he isn't the only person in Trout with secrets.
Deadline - Chris Crutcher