Arnie Holtberg's debut book is here!!

"Game On!" One Boy’s Odyssey follows Karl Bergen through middle school along the path to manhood.

As the Bergen family embarks on its journey in search of the American Dream, Karl finds that growing up in post-World War II America is both exciting and challenging. No two days are the same, and in spite of the strengths he exhibits, he “strikes out” from time to time. Helpful, caring adults provide the guidance and support Karl needs. His odyssey unfolds in what seems like a never-ending journey filled with colorful characters, great adventures, and daunting obstacles. He is fortunate to find lifelong values and teammates along the way.

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"Arnie Holtberg does a masterful job weaving important lessons learned during grammar and middle school into a story you’ll find hard to put down! I couldn’t recommend this book any higher." —Jason Garrett, Sports broadcaster; Former head coach, Dallas Cowboys

"Holtberg’s message is that there’s no single thing that’s special about being a middle schooler—it’s everything. We look forward to the next magical moment life may bring." —Yolanda Bruce Brooks, PsyD, Founder and principal, Sports Life Transitions

"Arnie Holtberg gifts us with Karl Bergen, who finds coherence in a confusing and changing world. This is a fine tale of how to navigate the road to an admirable identity while having the maturity to think of others."—Gus Lee, Author, The Courage Playbook and others

"Holtberg’s debut novel harkens back decades to a more respectful and cohesive American era. It would be difficult to imagine someone more equipped to write this novel than Holtberg, a lifetime educator and offspring of the best that America has to offer." —Sid Balman Jr., Pulitzer-nominated national security correspondent and author

"Arnie Holtberg’s coming-of-age novel is a grand slam! Although geared for students in the middle grades, Game On! has an audience well beyond the early teens."—Laird Hayes, PhD, NFL side judge

"I loved this charming coming-of-age odyssey. It is truly a moving tribute to all the unsung heroes who comprised the matrix of Karl’s community and inspired him to become the person he was destined to be." —Robert Wolff, MD, Boston Children’s Hospital, Director Ambulatory Neurology Network

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