The Banks of Certain Rivers

In the lakeside resort town of Port Manitou, Michigan, dedicated teacher and running coach Neil Kazenzakis shoulders responsibilities that would break a lesser man: a tragic accident has left his wife seriously debilitated, he cares for his mother-in-law who suffers from dementia, and hes raising his teenage son, Chris, on his own. On top of all that, hes also secretly been seeing Lauren, his mother-in-laws caregiver. When Neil breaks up a fight one day after school, he doesnt give the altercation much thought. Hes got bigger issues on his mind, like the fact that Lauren is ready for a commitment and he has to figure out a way to tell Chris that hes in a serious relationship with someone other than the boys mother. But when an anonymous person uploads a video of the fight to YouTube, the stunning footage suggests Neil assaulted a student. With his job, his family, and his reputation suddenly in jeopardy, Neil must prove his innocence and win back the trust of the entire communityincluding his sons. Jon Harrisons The Banks of Certain Rivers is a powerful tale of family, loss, and the meaning of love. Revised edition: This edition of The Banks of Certain Rivers includes editorial revisions. See more