New Children's Novel Encourages the Development of Kids' Self-Independence from Even the Most Caring of Parents

In Back Swing, a misguided father and an eager-to-please son learn what's truly valuable amidst the pressure of the juvenile sports world.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) March 24, 2007 -- Back Swing, a juvenile fiction novel from new author Jeffrey C. Thomas, is inspired by the complex love shared between parent and child. Thomas creates a touching and often painfully realistic story about how one father overcompensates for his son's debilitating skateboarding accident by pressuring him to excel in other ways.

Back Swing is written for elementary readers, but parents will find valuable insight into the world of juvenile competitive sports and the dangers that can accompany pushing too hard. As the Back Swing family experiences the ups and downs of competition, victory, and loss, young readers of all interests will identify with the struggles of 13-year-old Alex to please both his father and himself.

Revealing the important truth that any parent can get caught up in trying to do what's best for their child, Back Swing promises to assist both parents and children in a better understanding of themselves and of each other.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at www.backswingthebook.com. Back Swing is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
An avid golfer during his 18 years as owner of a Cleveland trucking company, Jeffrey C. Thomas learned firsthand to let his children determine their own interests from junior golf to skateboarding. His first book for young readers, Back Swing, germinated over two years and was brought to life with the support of his wife, Lisa. Thomas and his family reside in Ohio.

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