A review by soobooksalot
Crossroads: My Story of Tragedy and Resilience as a Humboldt Bronco by Kaleb Dahlgren

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

"Did we win our game tonight?"
 "Kaleb," my father said. "There was no game." 

Everyone needs to read this book. For so many reasons.
 There but for the grace of God...
 This is Canada - everyone knows a hockey kid, was a hockey kid, has a hockey kid.
 Heartbreak was felt around the world with the events of April 6, 2018, when the Humboldt Broncos team bus was hit by a semi truck while en route to Nipawin, Saskatchewan.
 Sixteen deaths. And 13 very injured survivors.
 Broncos assistant captain and Crossroads author Kaleb Dahlgren takes us into the story we experienced through the headlines. But more than that, he gives of himself to the reader. 
 Simply stated, this is an incredible story. We meet Kaleb's parents who met in nursing school. Learn of Kaleb being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of four. The near-fatal illness of his beloved father. And through it all, the unwavering love of playing hockey and being part of a team, of a family. 
 All of which led to the tragic events of April 6 and the aftermath. 
 It's so evident through this book that Kaleb is a talented, compassionate and humble person. His openness and positivity ensure you can't put this book down.
 This is such a worthy read and I can't recommend it highly enough. 
 A portion of proceeds from book sales will be donated by the author to STARS Air Ambulance.