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 compelling and inspiring true story chronicling the remarkable journey of an all-deaf high school football team that defied the odds to become undefeated champions. Written by New York Times reporter and San Francisco Bureau Chief, Thomas Fuller, the book delves into the team's extraordinary bond, the unique challenges of deafness in America, and the relentless determination of their head coach, Keith Adams, himself a deaf former athlete.
In November 2021, Thomas Fuller received an unexpected email from the California Department of Education about the California School for the Deaf's football team in Riverside. With only 168 high school students, the team was having an unprecedented undefeated season. Intrigued by this heartwarming story during the bleakness of the pandemic, Fuller decided to follow the team’s journey, captivated by their underdog status and the powerful chemistry between the players and their passionate coach.
The Boys of Riverside takes readers through the historic 2021 and 2022 seasons, highlighting the personal stories of the team members and their indomitable coach. The book features the perseverance of a player who slept in his father's car throughout the season, another who played through a broken leg, and many other moving accounts of players who found a shared purpose on the field. Through their experiences, Fuller paints a vivid portrait of high school athletics and the deaf community in America, demonstrating how, with unity and determination, even what seems impossible can be achieved.
As Marlee Matlin, Academy Award-winning actress, notes, The Boys of Riverside is a testament to how dreams can be realized against all odds. ❤️📚❤️
In November 2021, Thomas Fuller received an unexpected email from the California Department of Education about the California School for the Deaf's football team in Riverside. With only 168 high school students, the team was having an unprecedented undefeated season. Intrigued by this heartwarming story during the bleakness of the pandemic, Fuller decided to follow the team’s journey, captivated by their underdog status and the powerful chemistry between the players and their passionate coach.
The Boys of Riverside takes readers through the historic 2021 and 2022 seasons, highlighting the personal stories of the team members and their indomitable coach. The book features the perseverance of a player who slept in his father's car throughout the season, another who played through a broken leg, and many other moving accounts of players who found a shared purpose on the field. Through their experiences, Fuller paints a vivid portrait of high school athletics and the deaf community in America, demonstrating how, with unity and determination, even what seems impossible can be achieved.
As Marlee Matlin, Academy Award-winning actress, notes, The Boys of Riverside is a testament to how dreams can be realized against all odds. ❤️📚❤️
Listed on 4 September, 2024