Hard Left

by Bruce Kirkpatrick

Hard Left is the coming-of-age story of Cody Calhoun. A typical teenager growing up in Northern California, Cody likes music, athletics, friends and girls. But fate enters his life in the form of Mitchell Burke, a hard-driving physical therapist who introduces Cody to amateur bicycling racing. As he is drawn into this fast-paced, demanding world, Cody is swept along for the ride of his life. Filled with adventure, romance, intrigue and a little danger, Hard Left is a story about trusting yourself to pursue your dreams – no matter where that road may take you.

312 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2007

Reviews

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a read that all ages can enjoy about coming of age in the mist of agony, hardships, and tragedy
Cody Calhoun is a 10th grader playing basketball who has injured his knee. in order to get back on the court in top shape he must endure physical therapy from a tough, but generous man, Mitchell Burke. But Burke sees more potential in Cody and so pushes him to take on bike riding to help his knee. Then come the bike racing and the endurance Cody must find in himself and want passionately. Cody doesn't know he is about to make a hard left in life as choices must be made. The maturity he gains through his trails is great to see.

[Kevin McLernon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very well written with a smooth steady pace. Easy read.
Interesting cast of characters that are developed gradually.
Some interesting unforeseen twists that will give reader an "ah-hah" moment!