The 25th anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller and Sports Illustrated's best football book of all time; with a new afterword by the authorReturn once again to the timeless account of the Permian Panthers of Odessa—the winningest high-school football team in Texas history. Socially and racially divided; Odessa isn't known to be a place big on dreams; but every Friday night from September to December; when the Panthers play football; dreams can come true.With frankness and compassion; H. G. Bissinger unforgettably captures a season in the life of Odessa and shows how single-minded devotion to the team shapes the community and inspires—and sometimes shatters—the teenagers who wear the Panthers' uniforms.
#26346 in Books Esmeralda Santiago 2006-02-28 2006-02-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x .75 x 5.50l; .63 #File Name: 0306814528278 pagesWhen I Was Puerto Rican
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Funny and sad especially as it describes the changing reality ...By MorenaA trip down memory lane into the Puerto Rico of my aunts; which I remember well; even though it was already changing for me. Funny and sad especially as it describes the changing reality of those who could not see a future on the island but were surprised by the harsh reality of life in "los nuevayores". It is great to see how the author did not allow these obstacles to keep her from achieving her goals. Certainly a great example to set for all those who feel overwhelmed by the boulders in the road.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Cuando era PuertorriqueñaBy A. CabreraEven though I was born at a much later time than Esmeralda Santiago did; I can relate to her in a few things such as the aromas and the textures of the fruits; vegetables and herbs used daily in a Puertorican home. Her curiosity of the world. The love she had for her parents. The things she learned from other young ladies because it was taboo for her mother to explain to her. The way she explored her neighborhood when her parents were not around. This book takes me back to my early childhood to Puerto Rico and made me realize how much I miss my hometown.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. American but notBy tiatiathe struggles of a young girl to understand not only the culture of her Puerto Rican heritage but how to aculturate to the diversity of New York City. From small rural area to the Big Apple she must learn toed understanding. understand not only the cultural differences but the changes in herself and her relationships with her father; mother; and ten siblings. Losts of cultural reference in Spanish make the reader attempt to translate based on limited information. That said; the story developed and the final outcome is believable.
