Sugar Free

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Pub Date May 14 2024 | Archive Date Apr 21 2024

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Ginny Eastman was six years old when her older brother, Asher, handed her a basketball, starting her athletic journey in 1966. Despite her petite stature, Ginny discovered an innate talent for bouncing and running. In a time when few girls dared to dream of playing basketball, Ginny was smitten. However, her aspirations faced an unexpected challenge when juvenile diabetes entered her life, threatening to shatter her dreams.

Undeterred by her body's betrayals, Ginny pressed on. Growing taller, though not tall, she encountered bouts of self-destructive behavior in high school. With no professional women's basketball leagues in sight, Ginny, deemed "a girl obsessed" by her father, needed a backup plan.

Sugar Free chronicles Ginny's unconventional journey through the decades. Blessed with a talent lacking a clear outlet and hindered by a medical condition, Ginny navigates creative paths to satisfy her burning desire to rule the court. Follow Ginny as she confronts the limitations imposed by her body, societal expectations, and the absence of a traditional path, determined to carve her own extraordinary legacy.

Ginny Eastman was six years old when her older brother, Asher, handed her a basketball, starting her athletic journey in 1966. Despite her petite stature, Ginny discovered an innate talent for...


A Note From the Publisher

Connecticut born, Robin D’Amato moved to New York City to attend New York University, fell in love with the City, and never left. In 1984, she was introduced to the Macintosh computer and has worked in the publishing industry as a pre-press specialist ever since. She also spent several decades pursuing dance and choreography. Her first novel, Somebody’s Watching You, won a 2021 second-quarter Firebird Book Award for fiction. She currently lives in Manhattan’s East Village with her 3,000-LP music room and her two cats.

Connecticut born, Robin D’Amato moved to New York City to attend New York University, fell in love with the City, and never left. In 1984, she was introduced to the Macintosh computer and has worked...


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ISBN 9798891322370
PRICE $17.99 (USD)
PAGES 280

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Ginny Eastman was six years old when her older brother, Asher, handed her a basketball, starting her athletic journey in 1966. Despite her petite stature, Ginny discovered an innate talent for bouncing and running. In a time when few girls dared to dream of playing basketball, Ginny was smitten. However, her aspirations faced an unexpected challenge when juvenile diabetes entered her life, threatening to shatter her dreams.

I really enjoyed the story. I thought the characters came to life off of the pages. The plot was easy to follow. Kudos to the author for tackling a tough subject. Will recommend to others.

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This was not my normal kind of story! I normally don’t read novels about juvenile characters or sports. For some reason, I really connected with this story.

Ginny loves basketball! But she starts having health problems and learns she has juvenile diabetes. I thought it was emotional and the challenges that came up were interesting. This story didn’t feel boring to me and I enjoyed the characters.

Thanks netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

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