Bleachers (Grisham, John) [Hardcover]

'..an easy-going but not over-sentimental read...' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

'I defy even the hardest jock not to shed a tear.' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

'...an intelligent book. Cleverly written and easy to read...' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

John Grisham's sixteenth novel is a tale of fleeting youth, sporting legends and heroes, and the many ways boys become men. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

High school all-American Neely Crenshaw was probably the best quarterback ever to play for the legendary Messina Spartans. Fifteen years have gone by since those glory days, and Neely has come home to Messina to bury Coach Eddie Rake, the man who molded the Spartans into an unbeatable football dynasty.

Now, as Coach Rake’s “boys” sit in the bleachers waiting for the dimming field lights to signal his passing, they replay the old games, relive the old glories, and try to decide once and for all whether they love Eddie Rake – or hate him. For Neely Crenshaw, a man who must finally forgive his coach – and himself – before he can get on with his life, the stakes are especially high.

An unforgettable novel about fleeting youth, legends and heroes.

High school All-American Neely Crenshaw was probably the best quarterback ever to play for the legendary Messina Spartans. Fifteen years have gone by since those glory days, and Neely has come home to Messina to bury Coach Eddie Rake, the man who molded the Spartans into an unbeatable football dynasty.

As Coach Rake's 'boys' sit in the bleachers waiting for the dimming field lights to signal his passing, they replay the old glories, and try to decide once and for all whether they love Eddie Rake - or hate him. For Neely Crenshaw, still struggling to come to terms with his explosive relationship with the Coach, his dreams of a great career in the NFL, and the choices he made as a young man, the stakes could not be higher.

Grisham touches the soul and scores a winning touchdown with his sixteenth novel - Evening Standard

I defy even the hardest jock not to shed a tear - The Mirror

John Grisham is a copper-bottomed promise of reliable storytelling. - Independent

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Sales Points--Read by the author and Unabridged--Grisham's novels have all been Sunday Times No.1 bestsellers.--Films of The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Client and The Chamber have all grossed over $100 million.--Newly packaged backlist now available. Audio acclaim--Skipping Christmas: "It's a neatly crafted, funny and very human parable." The Independent--"Boutsikaris does an excellent job reading this lightly entertaining stocking filler." The Observer--The King of Torts: Sunday Times Audio book of the week - "Ruthless calculation and overpowering greed make the story of Clay Carter's dizzying rise to "king of torts" a cracking good tale -" Sunday Times--"No one writes better or more knowledgeably than John Grisham about the cut-throat world of American law and lawyers -" The Observer--The Summons: 'Good airport departure lounge listening.' Focus, June, 2002 'John Grisham is back on form with The Summons, a tale of the corrosive effect of money on character - a brilliant study of character under pressure.' The Independent, 13 April, 2002--The Brethren: 'A riveting tale, well up to Grisham's normal high standard, expertly read by Michael Beck.' The Scotsman, 22 April, 2000.22.5 MILLION COPIES OF JOHN GRISHAM'S BOOKS SOLD IN THE UK TODAY (20030609) --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.