
Amy Makechnie
1 SeriesAmy Makechnie is an American author known for her debut novel, The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair, published in 2018.
In "Ten Thousand Tries" by Amy Makechnie, twelve-year-old soccer star Golden Maroni navigates the challenges of his father's worsening ALS. Despite his mother's assertion that there is no cure, Golden remains determined to conquer the disease. As he juggles his passion for soccer and the realities at home, Golden learns a poignant lesson about control and acceptance. This heartfelt story explores themes of resilience and the limits of personal power in the face of life's unpredictability.