- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Warner Books; Reprint edition (1 Jan 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0446679267
- ISBN-13: 978-0446679268
- Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 2.5 x 22.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,008,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Years after Athens City, Alabama lost the state high-school football championship and suffered a devastating tragedy, the town has fallen on hard times, until the former coach returns to head up one final season, aided by a local who teaches him a valuable lesson about love, reconciliation, and winn
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Hometown Legend Rocks!
6 Sep 2001
Format:Hardcover
I fell in love with this book! While it's an easy read, the book gives us an excellent profile of rural America. The story has all the elements that will touch your heart. It'll make you laugh, cry and cheer. I loved the characters, especially Buster Schuler. Some of his lines had me laughing out loud. All I can say is Jerry B. Jenkins, you are without a doubt.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
An American Story
15 Nov 2001
Format:Hardcover
Of all the novels that claim to embody the American spirit, I believe Jenkins' tale of Athens City and its demise carries more ingredients than most. The football aspects are obvious, and Jenkins plays them well. The sport is truly the one game many in the nation are passionate about, particularly in a rural Southern town.
But this book has so much more inside it. Although there are many storylines, they all revolve around the enduring feeling of hope. Because it's a Jenkins' novel, God becomes the center of everyone's hope. Even for those who aren't deep-seated in their faith (and even get annoyed when characters like Rachel harp and harp until you see it her way), Jenkins delivers a message that even beyond spirtualness one can have an impact through selflessness and giving. The most poignant moment of all in this regard comes when Calvin finally gets it and realizes his love with Bev.
Behind the religious message and faith in God, Jenkins has produced a practical book that underscores so much of what Americans are all about: compassionate and caring. I think we have all seen that in the wake of Sept. 11.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Heartwarming
19 Sep 2002
Format:Hardcover
I do not understand why this book did not get more attention. It's far better than the Left Behind series--more touching, more personal. I bought this book after seeing the movie (also great), and it's simply fantastic. I am very critical, and am not even much of a fan of stuff called "Christian fiction," but this is so much more than that, and I was completely blown away.
Buy this book!
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