Andy Jackson

Andy Jackson is the main protagonist of Tears of a Tiger. He enjoyed playing basketball with his friends. He caused the death of his best friend Rob one night after a basketball game. He was drinking and driving. Andy struggled to get over the pain and guilt he felt for Rob's death. He couldn't talk to his family about it. Talking to his basketball coach and psychologist helped a little bit. His emotions were too much for his girlfriend, Keisha, to handle. At the end of the novel, he took his own life. Everybody was distraught, especially his brother Monty. They all wished he could've helped him better