The Boys of Riverside: A Deaf Football Team and a Quest for Glory By Thomas Fuller
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The Boys of Riverside is a captivating story by New York Times reporter and San Francisco Bureau Chief, Thomas Fuller, chronicling the remarkable journey of an all-deaf high school football team from underdogs to an undefeated powerhouse. Set against the backdrop of the 2021 and 2022 seasons, this book offers an inspiring tale of brotherhood, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of a group of young athletes who defied all odds.
The story begins with an unexpected email from the California Department of Education that caught Fuller’s attention in November 2021. The football team at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside, a small state-run school with just 168 high school students, was having an unprecedented undefeated season. For Fuller, who had spent years covering intense topics like wildfires, war, and the pandemic, this was a rare and uplifting story—one that offered hope during a time of widespread gloom.
Led by their dedicated and dynamic head coach, Keith Adams, a deaf former athlete himself, the team shattered stereotypes and built an unbreakable bond. The book not only follows their journey to the playoffs but also delves into the personal stories of the players and their coach. From a student who spent the season sleeping in a car to another who played through a broken leg, their stories are as heart-wrenching as they are inspiring.
Fuller paints a vivid picture of high school athletics and provides a fascinating portrait of deafness in America, proving that what seems impossible can indeed be possible. 📚❤️
The story begins with an unexpected email from the California Department of Education that caught Fuller’s attention in November 2021. The football team at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside, a small state-run school with just 168 high school students, was having an unprecedented undefeated season. For Fuller, who had spent years covering intense topics like wildfires, war, and the pandemic, this was a rare and uplifting story—one that offered hope during a time of widespread gloom.
Led by their dedicated and dynamic head coach, Keith Adams, a deaf former athlete himself, the team shattered stereotypes and built an unbreakable bond. The book not only follows their journey to the playoffs but also delves into the personal stories of the players and their coach. From a student who spent the season sleeping in a car to another who played through a broken leg, their stories are as heart-wrenching as they are inspiring.
Fuller paints a vivid picture of high school athletics and provides a fascinating portrait of deafness in America, proving that what seems impossible can indeed be possible. 📚❤️
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