Crazy Game, The: How I Survived in the Crease and Beyond

This biographical novel follows the story of a professional hockey player who exposes his struggles with mental illness while goaltending in the NHL. He sheds light on a profession that applies intense pressure on its athletes as well as the realities of life as a professional athlete, particularly revealing some of the truths about mental health conditions in the world of professional sports. This book's themes of emotional and physical abuse, substance abuse, suicide attempts, and significant mental health episodes lend themselves well to class discussions about mental well-being and the recognition that finding balance is important for maintaining good health.