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Chinese Handcuffs by Chris Crutcher

Chinese Handcuffs

Chris Crutcher

HarperCollins · Paperback · October 5, 2004

Dillon is living with the painful memory of his brother's suicide -- and the role he played in it.

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Who it’s for
Intense training and hard-won confidences frame a story about grief, guilt, and finding courage.
Genres
Teen Suicide, Sports Stories, Coming of Age
Published
HarperCollins, October 5, 2004

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About this book

Dillon is living with the painful memory of his brother's suicide -- and the role he played in it. To keep his mind and body occupied, he trains intensely for the Ironman triathlon. But outside of practice, his life seems to be falling apart. Then Dillon finds a confidante in Jennifer, a star high school basketball player who's hiding her own set of destructive secrets. Together, they must find the courage to confront their demons -- before it's too late.

Beyond the Finish

Intense training and hard-won confidences frame a story about grief, guilt, and finding courage.

Come here for

  • A coming-of-age story where athletic drive meets grief and guilt
  • The uneasy pull of two teens carrying private struggles

Expect

  • Emotional stakes beyond the playing field
  • A sustained read about confronting painful secrets

Where it sits

Sports Stories77%
Teen Suicide62%
Coming of Age44%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Coming of Age
  • YA Family Stories
  • Social Themes for Teens
  • Depression for Teens
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  • Friendship for Teens
  • Mental Illness for Teens
  • Abuse & Trauma for Teens
  • Surviving Sexual Abuse
Authors
Chris Crutcher
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
October 5, 2004
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Coming of Age