My Father's Scar - by Michael Cart (Paperback)

About the Book

During his first year of college, Andy Logan struggles to find his footing in a strange new world. As Andy struggles to come to terms with his past and with his future, we are taken on a journey through his young life. Rarely does a writer capture the essence of this journey so acutely. In his dazzling first novel, Michael Cart mixes pathos and humor to evoke Andy's coming of age and search for love.

Book Synopsis

Michael Cart shares the poignant story of eighteen-year-old Andy Logan as he reflects on the tender moments and personal struggles he has faced while growing up.

As Andy settles into his first year of college, he can't help but reflect on the struggles, events, and experiences that brought him to this point.

As a fearsome and skittish little boy, Andy faced bullying and teasing for the entirety of his youth. Now, as an independent and strong young man, he considers the people and lessons learned that brought him to a place where he is confident and comfortable being himself.

"Cart joints the rank of YA novelists with a courageous if not entirely successful story about a gay youth's coming of age..." - Publishers Weekly

Review Quotes

""My Father's Scar takes us deep into Andy Logan's mind and heart through finely crafted metaphor and visceral drama. Like Andy who loves literature and long runs, the prose of this book is both poetic and full of physical energy." --Francesca Lia Block
"Andy's voice is authentic, and he is surrounded by well-realized minor characters...intense, but blessed with flashes of humor." --"Library Journal
"Andy's growing awareness of his gayness is handled well, with action and dialogue revealing to reader what Andy hasn't full recognized in himself...emotionally satisfying...a sensitive tale." -"-Kirkus Magazine

About the Author

Michael Cart is an author and expert in children's and young adult literature.