Book Club: After the Lights Go Out aka There's only one Mike Tyson tiger thing

In which we discuss After The Lights Go Out by John Vercher, mental health, the toll that contact sports take, and one-star reviews. Also the cost of entertainment, conflicting character motivations, and balancing multiple issues within a story.

If you want to hear from the author himself, check out his appearance on NPR's Fresh Air.

Trigger warning:

This episode contains discussions of mental health, including self-harm and suicide. If you are struggling, please know help is available.

If you are in the US, call or text 988, or visit https://988lifeline.org/

If you are in the UK, call 0800 689 5652 or visit https://www.spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline-uk/

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Intro/Outro music: www.bensound.com

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