The Boys of Riverside: A Deaf Football Team and a Quest for Glory
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An unexpected email draws New York Times reporter Thomas Fuller to the California School for the Deaf in Riverside, where an all-deaf high school football team is chasing an undefeated season—and rewriting what “possible” looks like. Through the boys’ on-field grit and off-field struggles, and the steady leadership of their deaf head coach, Keith Adams, the story follows a community built on brotherhood, resilience, and the determination to be seen on their own terms. Blending vivid game-day action with intimate reporting, the book explores deafness in America, the power of mentorship, and how stereotypes can be challenged through teamwork and trust. Part sports narrative, part human portrait, it captures a remarkable climb from underdogs to glory without losing sight of the personal stakes behind every snap, tackle, and sacrifice.
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paperback
Vintage
Published Aug 6, 2024
262 pages
ISBN: 9780385549882
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First Published
2024
Language
eng
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