Hat Tricks from Heaven
The Story of an Athlete in His Own Prison of Addiction
4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon
- Category:
- Nonfiction / Memoir
- Publisher:
- Fideli Publishing, Inc.
- Published:
- October 30, 2017
- ISBN:
- 978-1-60414-980-7
Description
A golden boy grows up in a loving family, surrounded by friends, effortlessly successful in high school, college and a promising career. What could go wrong? Along with being captain of the hockey team came six surgeries for sports-related injuries, followed by an escalating opioid addiction. This is the incredible story of a mother's roller coaster ride from the non-stop joy of motherhood to the realization that her son is in the clutches of drug addiction.
Kate in Her Own Words
I believe the reason for this book is to open parents' eyes so they can recognize the signs and symptoms of drug abuse. If you're concerned, take immediate action and be persistent. Remember, addiction doesn't stick to a certain zip code; it afflicts the wealthy just as often as the poor. Be aware and educated, and don't hide in denial.
Reviews
“As a high school psychologist, I have seen a lot of heartbreaking scenarios over the past 30 years. But this book took me deep into the heart of a mother desperate to save her son… For parents and teachers, this is a quick read into the struggle that knows no zip code. It is a testimony to Geno and his family. A page turner.”
“As a parent how can you not feel the weariness, frustration, hopelessness and the loss as you read. You will not be able to put this book down and in the end you will be a better person for the message it delivers.”
“Kate Genovese's heartfelt and sincere account of her son's descent into drugs, eventually claiming his life at age 30, is a must-read for families and friends who are confronted with the disease of drug addiction.”
“Hat Tricks from Heaven is a story about life, transition, death, and rebirth… This book should be on the shelves of anyone experiencing grief, loss, and transition.”
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Christopher "Geno" Genovese · 1985 – 2016
