Description
Fifteen years after his legendary high school football career, Neely Crenshaw returns to his hometown to attend the funeral of his former coach, Eddie Rake. As former players gather in the bleachers, they reminisce about the glory days and grapple with their complex feelings toward the man who shaped their lives and a championship dynasty. Neely, in particular, confronts his own tumultuous past and the enduring impact of Coach Rake's demanding mentorship on his dreams and life choices. This poignant novel explores themes of memory, regret, and the indelible bonds forged through sport and shared experience.
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paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2004
226 pages
ISBN: 9780099468196
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Details
First Published
2004
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Bleachers by John Grisham.