Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003
The Way a Door Closes
By Hope Anita Smith, Shane W. Evans (Illustrator)
A young man grapples with his father's departure, seeking strength to heal and rebuild his family.
64 pages
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Summary: Thirteen-year-old CJ faces the harsh reality of his father's sudden departure, leaving him to navigate the pain and uncertainty that follows. As his best friend Preacher philosophizes about the fleeting nature of fatherhood, CJ must find the resilience to hold his family together. Through his poignant reflections, CJ embarks on a journey of healing, confronting the closed doors of his past and discovering the courage to open new ones. Will he find the strength to mend the fractures left behind, or will the weight of loss prove too heavy to bear?

