Final Season

by Tim Green

**INSTANT #1  NEW YORK TIMES  BESTSELLER** From New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green comes a gripping, deeply personal standalone football novel about a star middle school quarterback faced with a life-changing decision after his dad is diagnosed with ALS. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica! With two all-star college football players for brothers and a former Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman for a father, it is only natural for sixth-grade quarterback Benjamin Redd to follow in their footsteps. However, after his dad receives a heartbreaking ALS diagnosis—connected to all those hard hits and tackles he took on the field—Ben’s mom becomes more determined than ever to get Ben to quit football. Ben isn’t playing just for himself though. This might be his dad’s last chance to coach. And his teammates need a quarterback that can lead them to the championships. But as Ben watches the heavy toll ALS takes on his dad’s body, he begins to question if this should be his final season after all. 

Genres: Sports, Realistic Fiction, Middle Grade, Fiction, Football, Young Adult, Audiobook

320 pages, Paperback

First published September 14, 2021

About the author

Tim Green, for many years a star defensive end with the Atlanta Falcons, is a man of many talents. He's the author of such gripping books for adults as the New York Times bestselling The Dark Side of the Game and a dozen suspense novels, including Exact Revenge and Kingdom Come. Tim graduated covaledictorian from Syracuse University and was a first-round NFL draft pick. He later earned his law degree with honors. Tim has worked as an NFL analyst for FOX Sports and as an NFL commentator for National Public Radio, among other broadcast experience. He lives with his wife, Illyssa, and their five children in upstate New York. Football Genius is his first novel for young readers. For more updates, visit www.facebook.com/authortimgreen

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

A lot of descriptions of football plays and action. Great if you like football, not so great if you don’t. I was constantly wanting the book to get back to the dad and the family dynamics instead of all the football talk. Football lovers should like this one, and it does pose interesting questions about the risk and reward of the sport. Based heavily on the author’s life…he uses the middle names of his family members for the characters, which is a sweet touch.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Benjamin Redd is an athlete through and through just like the rest of his family. His brothers were all-star college players, his sister excels at lacrosse, and his father a former NFL player. Ben plays several sports, but football is his first love- the game that he knows will carry him through high school and college when the time comes. His whole world is rocked though when his father is diagnosed with ALS- a condition the doctors are attributing to his head-crushing football career. Ben's mom immediately insists that Ben quit playing football while his father insists that Ben isn't at high risk at his young age and quarterback position. Ben is torn between the two sides, but more than anything he is devastated that his father is deteriorating quickly and doesn't understand why everyone else seems to be downplaying his condition.

Tim Green pulls from his own experience with ALS and his family to write Final Season. Final Season didn't feel as polished to me as many of Green's other books. It seems to be driven by Green's emotions as he puts what is largely autobiographical onto paper. Though I think it is lacking something, it is well worth putting in my middle-grade library. It fits well into the conversation about the risks included in football and about concussions and introduces readers to ALS and how it can impact the body.

[Yapha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ben is a 6th grade quarterback, playing on a team coached by his father, a former NFL player, and his two brothers who played through college. Football is the heart of their family which the ALS diagnosis even harder. The family is divided on whether Ben should continue playing or not, which makes the need for a winning season that much more important. This book will appeal to young football fans, with its details of games and practices. It also doesn't spare the details of the long term effects of playing professional football as evidenced by Ben's father's struggle with ALS. (More heartbreaking is the knowledge that Tim Green is going through this as well, while writing the book.) This book raises some great questions about risks versus rewards and new safety regulations, as well as co-ed teams. Highly recommended for grades 4 & up.

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[Scott Farnan · Rating 3 out of 5]

2026 Caudill #5: I enjoyed this one. I think a lot of non-readers that play sports will become invested in the story line. It teaches a lot about sympathy, coping with family changes, and how to pick up on other people’s signs of discomfort. The author’s note was awesome and I’m hoping will bring a lot of disability awareness to young readers.

[Laura Gardner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ll never forget when Tim Green visited our school for an author visit. Students were really inspired by what he had to say about his NFL career and putting himself through law school during breaks. This semi autobiographical book brings up important points about the dangers of football. Will definitely buy for my library!

[WhiteDF · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a middle school librarian, I will attest that our MANY Tim Green novels were well-loved and typically checked out before they could be reshelved. This book, Green's latest, tells the story of 6th grader Ben who plays lacrosse and football. Ben's father, a former NFL player, and his older brothers coach his football team- perhaps that's one reason Ben prefers football. Early in the book we learn that Ben's dad, a delightful character, has ALS from his many years playing football. He becomes quite ill just when Ben needs him most. While I was aware that author Tim Green was a former NFL player, I had no idea that he also suffered with ALS. I found the author's note at the end especially meaningful. This book is 1 of 10 titles nominated for the 2023 Kentucky Bluegrass Award for middle school students.

[Jacob H · Rating 4 out of 5]

omg i love this book sooooo much #reader4life This book is tots my fav

[Becky Pavich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alex and I loved this book. After reading the author’s notes, Alex watched the real 60 minutes with Tim Green talk about his own ALS.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Short chapters + a lot of football play-by-play + based on the author's inspiring life = easy to recommend to middle schoolers

[Tylers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Final Season

Final Season by: Tim Green, is mostly about a 12 year old boy named Ben. he loves football and his dad played in the NFL, but Ben's dad had a lot of concussions and his talking gets worse and worse and his walking gets worse and worse then he goes to the hospital and Ben and his team are trying to win the championships for his dad.

I personally like the book and I think anyone would like this book if you like football and sad stories. And I did not like it when it got a little confusing in some parts of the story.

[Ms. Yingling · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Ben Redd enjoys playing football with his 6th grade friends, especially Tuna, even though sometimes the way they act worries him. When the group has a sleepover and plan to go egging houses, his older brother Rich gives him an out-- Ben can text him and tell his friends that his brother needs him as an excuse for being out in their dad's car. Ben does, but his other brother, Raymond, is the one who picks him up. Ben's parents aren't home from an appointment with a specialist, and when they return, there is reason to worry. Ben's dad, John, played for the Atlanta Braves and is now a lawyer, and has just been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), likely not helped by his years of playing football and enduring head trauma. He is having trouble walking, and his speech is often slurred, but he would still like to coach Ben's football team, with the help of Raymond and Rich. Ben's mother doesn't like the idea at all, and thinks that it's far too great of a risk, but John feels that 6th grade football is not as violent as the NFL, and wants to have one final season of football with his sons. There are other challenges as well. Thea, whose older brothers are accomplished college players, wants to join the team. She has the skills to do so, so John welcomes her, but her teammates are less thrilled. At one point, the boys hatch a plan to cut off one of Thea's braids, and Ben is trying to tell Woody not to do this when his phone is confiscated at dinner. Repercussions of the act are swift; the boys are to treat Thea as a complete teammate, and Woody's parents make him shave his head to show how sorry he is. After that, the team can focus on Thea's playing... except that Ben starts to want to hang out with Thea in a more romantic (for 6th graders) way. John doesn't want anyone to know about his condition, because he doesn't want them to feel sorry for him, but eventually agrees to an interview on 10 Minutes with Steve Kroft, where he talks about the fact that he still feels very blessed for the life that he has had. His condition deteriorates, and when he has trouble breathing and needs to be intubated, he loses his ability to speak. He still wants to coach, and is brought to the sidelines in a wheelchair, with a keyboard he can control with his eyes. Ben has a difficult game at the end of the season, but he knows that this is the last chance his father will get to coach him, and plays despite several injuries.
Strengths: Like Makechnie's Ten Thousand Tries, we get to experience what life is like for a middle school age sports player who must deal with a parent with ALS. Unlike that book, we get to read about the experience from someone who is living through this condition. Green approaches the topic in a realistic but unflinching way. There is garbled speech, frequent small injuries, and a slow slide into more serious debilitations. What there is not is a sense of self pity. John and his family hope for the best, take comfort in their religion and in their family unit, and try to make the most of each moment while they can. There are times when it is difficult to do this, and moments where it is all too much, but they are brief. Ben's determination to do his best on the field in order to make his father proud is strong, but this doesn't make playing any easier. The inclusion of Thea is great, because it offers us a 2021 snapshot of the welcome that girls get in football, right along with Lupica's Triple Threat. I loved that Ben questions why his sisters didn't play football, and that John explains that lacrosse was their sport, or he would have been happy for them to play. If you've never read a "football book" because you don't like sports, or don't think that sports books are as lyrical or as much of a "heart print" book as others, pick this up. Everyone should pick this one up. You won't need tissues, because you will be able to wipe away your few stoic tears with your sleeve.
Weaknesses: No one should be playing football anymore. No one.
What I really think: This is a powerful novel, and a fantastic testament to Mr. Green's perseverance, upbeat attitude, love for his family, and his contributions to both the sport and the literature of football. We all have to go out, and some of us have to go out in painful ways, but Mr. Green has shown, with tremendous grace, how to go out swinging.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ben is a sixth grade star quarterback, and his brothers and dad are his football coaches. Ben's dad was once an NFL defensive lineman (like the young adult novel's author Tim Green) who develops ALS, probably exacerbated by head trauma. There are several viewpoints at play here. One of the main characters playing on the football team is Thea, a spunky, talented, little sister of two older stud football players, who serves as a little bit of budding romance (Ben & Thea go to a dance together), and Thea is one of the best players on the team. Tim Green is most definitely pointing out the fact that football can cause brain injury (concussions, brain injuries, and possibly even degenerative conditions like ALS). While Ben's mom wants this to be his last season because of her father's condition, and while there is a warning about the perils of football, Green is most definitely saying that some girls can play. He is most definitely making a statement about how teammates are treated whether it is gender, color, religious background. Rightly so. Team sports for most young people are NOT the pathway to riches. Youth and team sports help create amazing human beings. Being part of a team allows a young person to be part of something bigger than oneself. I have had the honor of coaching teams in state tournaments and in state championship games. The trophy isn't nearly as important as the human beings who are developed in those moments. Sports only lasts for a short time in our lives (except golfing or jogging). Most football players are DONE playing football by the end of high school. Ben's dad and brothers are good football coaches because they have developed a system that allows their players success. There are aspects of their coaching that are more appropriate for high school players, but I think Green wanted Thea to be a substantial character, and I am not sure if she with her lack of size (I don't underestimate her heart or competitive spirit or a female's ability to play the game) could have been as substantial in a high school game as it is when the players are younger.
I have connections to a family who recently lost their father to ALS this past spring. One of the important aspects of the story is the fact that we not take for granted the time we get to walk our family journey together. Ben's family comes together during the hard part, when Ben's dad's condition starts to deteriorate his quality of life. That is the sign of a strong family.
I often have issue with young adult fiction that pushes adult figures to the side. This book has strong adults, and even if a young person who read this book had no strong adults in their lives, I think the book can still be significant because it shows how families can work together during a traumatic time.
I also think Green chose this age range because Ben is not unflawed. Ben is not completely certain in himself yet, but his family, his teammates including Thea help him to grow into his leadership ability.
For a young person who is walking the journey that includes ALS in one's family or a friend who is walking through this condition, this book gives information in a non-preachy way, but still is mostly a story about football, teamwork, and growing up into one's self.
Green actually is walking the ALS journey and like Ben's dad, has a 60 Minutes interview discussing his condition. A small part of this story would also include, how does one handle finding out about a condition and letting the world know. In January of 2024, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and I talked to my most important people before I "came out" to my social media friends.
It is ok to be mad, upset that one has a condition or has a person who is experiencing a condition, but it is also important to let the world see GOD in us. Why is that person different? He has been diagnosed with ALS (or Parkinson's) but he is making the world as shiny as he can. No clamming up and feeling sorry for myself, I have a journey to finish, and I have family and friends who count on me to be transparent and love them today where they are.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the author's note is equally as powerful as the story itself and is a natural readalike or companion to others like Love, Zac: Small-Town Football and the Life and Death of an American Boy and Before the Ever After.

Green explains that this is really his story. The many characters in the book are based on his kids, their friends, grandkids, and himself. He's the dad that has ALS associated with multiple concussions as a result of playing professional football- he's losing his speech, his body is broken, and his health is declining. He's also got a son playing football and he is coaching. But it's bittersweet. Do you encourage your kid to play a sport that took its toll on your body but also provided for your family? How do you explain "old football injury" rather than the reality of CTE?

Green includes in the story a girl playing on the team, which for the all-male team takes a lot of adjustment and mentoring through. The twin stories of his father's health decline (also makes it a natural readalike to The Crossover) and being a member of the team and learning to be dedicated and focused with a solid group of teammates who are also friends.

I enjoyed this one more than I thought I would (I also listened to it) because it's got a mix of sports, family, and coming-of-age.

Many locales are specific to NY, specifically in the Syracuse area (grew up in Utica, currently reside in Albany), so it was enjoyable to hear names of towns, cities, schools, and the Finger Lakes.

[Debb Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Final Season, by Tim Green, is a departure from what I typically read, but as a middle school teacher I’m always on the hunt for good books for my students--all of my students. Final Season is definitely a novel that will interest my students looking for sports books. But it is so much more than sports.

Tim Green, a former NFL player, wrote the novel that is not quite autobiographical and not quite a memoir. Truthfully, I don't know how to classify it, but that doesn’t really matter. It is a novel based on real life, but with changes made. Ben, a 6th grader, is used to being coached by his father and two all-star football player brothers. In fact, they refer to themselves as the Four Brothers. When Ben’s father is diagnosed with ALS, the entire family’s lives change, including Ben’s mom’s feelings about football--which could have very well caused Coach Redd’s ALS. So Ben faces his father’s declining health, his mother’s insistence that this be Ben’s last year of football, and Ben’s own feelings and indecision about football all while attempting to lead his team to the championship.

Final season is an exciting and often emotional read. It is perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and suitable for students as young as 5th through 8th grade. For me, I got bogged down in the football jargon during the chapters with the games, but I was able to make my way through and not miss any important parts. While this was a departure for me, I’m glad I took it.

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thinking about reading a thrilling realistic fiction novel about football? How about Final Season by Tim Green? This book is about a sixth-grader quarterback Ben Redd. He finds some unforeseen challenges but keeps going and never gives up.
Ben’s Dad, Mom, and two older brothers, Rich, and Raymond, all support him in football. When the family learns that their dad got ALS which is a fatal football condition, problems erupt. Does Ben play football this season with the high risk on getting hurt? His mom doesn’t think that he should. His dad continues to get worse, and his speech also declines. When Ben’s dad and brothers were coaching a practice no one could understand his dad. He said, “’Aw rye, gway radish gayz. Ih ee lay lie ad unnay, ee onna win Annona un. En? Oo dakum don’” (181). Even Ben who is around his dad so much barely understood what he said. Ben is wondering if this will be his final season due to seeing his dad is such rough shape. His mom is barley letting him play this season because he plays quarterback and almost never gets hit in that position.
I enjoyed how deep the plot was. The book was very interesting to read. I enjoyed how the main focus was on football but also on the struggles of Ben, his family, and teammates. The book went in-depth enough on different football plays although I wish it focused on that more. I didn’t like how long and dragged out the book was. The last about 50 pages the paced picked up a lot and seemed rushed. Earlier on there were to many unnecessary details and events that happened. I did not enjoy the change of pace near the end but didn’t like the slow pace near the beginning. I appreciated how Ben grew on how he thought and no longer took some things for granted.
The types of readers that would enjoy this book are people that enjoy reading suspenseful, sports books. Also, if you enjoy reading about the difficulties on a sixth grader whose dad is having trouble health wise. Tim Green played football before he became a writer and also has his own football injuries. In the back of the book there is more information about his. He had ALS just like Ben’s Dad. He also wrote the book The Big Game in 2017 using his thumbs on his cell phone. He did this since he could not move the rest of his fingers due to his own football injuries. He also used other systems to write once he could no longer move at all. There are also many more books by Tim Green. Another author that writes sports books is Mike Lupica. I would recommend this book to most readers. It was a very interesting novel.

[ButtonsMom2003 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audiobook Review:
Overall – 5
Performance – 5
Story – 5

Fantastic performance of a very touching story.

When I requested a review copy of this audiobook, I had never heard of Tim Green; I wanted to listen to this story based solely on the fact that I love listening to Kirt Graves voice. I not only got to listen to Kirt’s captivating voice, I got an education about football, family and ALS. I am so glad that I listened to this book.

I know that Final Season is supposed to be for middle-grade kids but as a woman on the far side of 60, I believe that this is a story that anyone could enjoy listening to. I know very little about football but that lack of knowledge didn’t matter at all to my enjoyment of the book.

Until I got to the end of the audiobook, I had no idea that it was a fictionalized version of the author’s own life. When I listened to Kirt Graves read the Author’s Note, I unexpectedly got very teary eyed.

You can read the blurb to find out what the story is about, I just want to encourage people to either read or listen to this heartbreaking but ultimately uplifting story.

A complimentary copy of this audiobook was provided to me at my request but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author and/or narrator.

[Amelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was in tears at the end (and several other spots in the book tbh)! This is not what I was expecting from a “sports” book. Imagine my surprise when I get to the end and I read the authors note. I had no idea about the author and how this story is based on his life! I just knew the name as a sports author 😱

This book is such an excellent middle school book, but it’s kinda tough to read about a kid watching his dad deteriorate. It’s got it all though, cool sports kid as a MC and his dad was in the NFL!, kids who play “pranks” (this part I had a problem with…aka assault- your hair is part of your body bro 🤬), a kickass girl on the team who is in it to win it and arguably the best player on the team, and a family of loveable siblings who take care of each other. Plus the sports is balanced just right, so you don’t really get too much game action until the very end, and by then you’re invested in how this championship season is going to end!!!

But seriously. Woah. Definitely looking forward to recommending this book to kids. The MC is in 6th grade…I’d say solid middle school book, a fifth grader or younger could read it, but it’d just go over their head.🤷‍♀️

[Kea4 · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story is told from the youngest son’s point of view. A final season of football that is coached by his father who was recently diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).

We get a lot of football. And I guess if you’ve played the sport or you are really into it this book will pop more for you than it did me.

It is based on a true story of course.

I expected a little more about ALS in the story. One sees the progression of the disease as the story unfolds but I was expecting a little more.
I do feel like it was missing a little something. Such as a family meeting talking about a diagnosis like that. Or of kids bringing up their concerns such as is it genetic or is it the football. That was kind of missing. It’s there a little but it felt glossed over.

The book does bring up issues players have to deal with. Such as concussions and the long-term effects. How one can love the sport but the consequences down the line could be worst. Is it worth it in the end? That’s up to the individual.


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[Donna Kravos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Last year, my 68-year-old partner was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease also known as ALS. Speaking and swallowing were two of his challenges. His collapse was swift and catastrophic, and neither Standard treatments like riluzole and high dose B12 did very little for him. He would not have survived if our primary care physician hadn't given him attentive care and attention, as the hospital center didn't provide any psychological support. His fall was abrupt and catastrophic. His hands and legs gave way to weakness in his arms, he used different supplements that didn't work, so last July, he tried the ALS/MND protocol—the best decision ever! His symptoms eased, his energy returned, and he sleep soundly. He feels like a new man, and he can walk and exercise again. We got the ALS/MND protocol from ww w. limitlesshealthcenter. com or google Limitless Herbs Center

[Laurah Quayle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hope this is allowed here if not I understand. My husband was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) when he was 63 years old 4 years ago. The Rilutek (riluzole) did very little to help him. The medical team did even less. His decline was rapid and devastating. His arms weakened first, then his hands and legs. He resorted to a wheelchair (Perbombil C300). A year ago, I began to do a lot of research and came across www Health Herbs Clinic com, I decided to start him on the ALS herbal protocol as I had nothing else to turn to; 2 months into treatment he improved dramatically. At the end of the full treatment course, the disease is totally under control. No case of dementia, hallucination, weakness, muscle pain and he is even learning to Walk again. visit healthherbsclinic. com

[Chip Rickard · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice YA book where 6th grade QB Ben Redd is told his coach/father, who was a former NFL player, is diagnosed with ALS. Ben's mother doesn't want him to play any more. He decides to play this season and leads the team to the championship game. A girl joins the team and she and Ben are antagonists at first. She becomes his center and is probably the toughest player on the team. Ben's dad's condition deteriorates as the season continues and Ben is conflicted about whether he should continue to play football.

Green uses his own situation (and his kids's middle names for Ben and his brothers) to present the YA reader with choices about playing football.

To be honest, I originally thought this was about Green's last year as a player. But it's still a good book for kids.

[Brianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Overall, it was a gripping story of setbacks and perseverance that I stayed up way too late to finish. Was the ending a bit predictable? Yes, but when the intended audience is ages 8-12, sometimes stories have to have a light ending with a topic so heavy. The details of football plays and the games were a bit too much for me, and I could see being a turnoff for some readers who only casually know football. Also, I know that the dad is a former NFL player, but I don't think they had to mention at least 3 times that they owned 5 Xboxes each with their own screen in the basement. I think the level of affluence portrayed in the book could also be a turnoff for some. Looking beyond that, a heartwarming story of a family dealing with adversity.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Middle schooler Ben comes from a family that lives, eats, and breathes football. His dad was in the NFL, his two older brothers played college ball. It is in his blood. But, when his dad is diagnosed with ALS, the probability of playing high school football is in jeopardy. His mom says 'no way', his dad says he can if he want to.

Yet, in the final game of the season, Ben realizes that the dangers that comes with a contact sport may not be what he really wants...or does he? Final Season addresses an issue that is troubling and problematic for a young athlete. Loosely based on Tim Green's life and career, there is a ton of food-for-thought. Football terms and plays may appeal to a young athlete, too.

3 1/2 to 4 stars.

[libreroaming · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

A sports book that deals with some serious topics. Ben's father is a football legend but the damage his years of defensive tackling have taken its toll as he develops ALS. Despite this heavy issue, the book is firmly focused on Ben's trials as a quarterback. The warring discussion of whether or not he will play football, or should play football in light of how the game damaged his father, is a running topic but not a consuming one. Tim Green's personal history as a pro player with ALS informs the book, although I think non-football fans would get a little lost in the terminology, especially at the final game that takes up 20% of the book.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read an e-arc from NetGalley.
Ben is the youngest in a football family. His two brothers and his dad coach the team. The new kid Thea is pretty, with braids, and is much tougher than she looks. As the championship game nears, Ben's dad is hospitalized with ALS and might not make the game. Ben asks Thea to their school dance. Ben knows that football takes a toll on the body. Is the glory of football worth it?
Lots of football jargon and plays- too much fore but young athletes will love it.

[Emily Cottle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one brought tears to my eyes, especially the author's note at the end, which reveals that the story was loosely based on the Green family (Get it? The family in the story are the Redds) and Tim's declining health due to ALS. The game scenes were top notch, and the drama felt real. The question of whether kids should be allowed to play football is explored in depth but leaves the reader to make her own decisions. Highly recommended for any casual football fan. Bonus points for the Patrick Mahomes reference! :)

[Michele Knott · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book packs a powerful and emotional punch. About much more than football (although there is plenty of that!), but about friendships, handling things when the world tells you to act in a certain way, and tough decisions. Do not miss the author's note at the end.
Side note, I met Tim Green many years ago, I'm guessing before his diagnosis, certainly before he went public with it. He presented to a gym full of middle school students and families. This was the first I had heard of his diagnosis. Made me think a lot as I read this book.

[Hunter Szatkowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about Ben Redd's emotions and his final football season while his father is struggling with ALS. He tries to stay strong, but it is very tough in this rough of a time.

I enjoyed this book very much. I like how the chapters were very short, keeping me intrigued to keep reading.

I recommend this book to all ages. I think people at age 10 would love it and I also think people at age 50 would love it too. If you get the chance, make sure to read Final Season by Tim Green!

[Michael Travis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read, amazing what Tim is able to do despite ALS and its crippling affect on him and his family. I think this type of story is important to bring to youngsters who love sports and reading. I hope it prompts dialogue. Moms and Dads should read books like this as well, especially if they have sons and/or daughters playing youth football.

[Austin Fosberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Final Season by Tim Green is a good read because it symbolizes how family and friends can fight through anything together. Ben had to make a career and life changing decision based on something he couldn't control.

Recommendations - I would recommend this book to whoever needs the encouragement to maybe not do what they want to do right now but what is right for there future.