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Book Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author Kostya Kennedy sets this captivating, character-rich story against the back-drop of one of the most pressing questions in sports: Should we let our sons play football? At the high end of America's most popular game is the glittering NFL, a fan-stoked money machine and also an opaque enterprise under scrutiny for the physical dangers imposed on its players. Then there's high school football, unrivaled for the crucial life lessons it imparts-discipline, leadership, cooperation, humility, perseverance-yet also a brain-rattling, bone-breaking game whose consequences are at best misunderstood, and, at the very worst, deadly. What is the parent of a young athlete to make of that?
The New Rochelle High School team in suburban New York is like many across the country: a source of civic pride, a manhood workshop for a revered coach and an emotional proving ground for boys of widely different backgrounds. In the fall of 2014, New Rochelle's season unfolded alongside watershed NFL head injury revelations and domestic abuse cases (remember Ray Rice?), as well as fatalities on nearby fields.
The dramatic story of that season, for players, parents and coaches, underscores fundamental questions. Are football's inherent risks so great that the sport may not survive as we know it? Or are those risks worth the rewards that the game continues to bestow, and that can stay with a young man for a lifetime?
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Lasting Impact: One Team, One Season. Discover the powerful narrative of "What Happens When Our Sons Play Football," the captivating book by New York Times bestselling author Kostya Kennedy. In this thought-provoking story, Kennedy explores the pressing question that every parent faces: Should we let our sons play football? With an expert eye on both the glittering NFL and the formative high school game, Kennedy delves into the physical dangers and life lessons of this iconic sport.
Unrivaled for the crucial life lessons it imparts, high school football is a melting pot of discipline, leadership, cooperation, humility, and perseverance. Yet it is also a bone-breaking game that raises serious concerns. As we follow the journey of the New Rochelle High School team in suburban New York, we witness the incredible emotional rollercoaster that parents, players, and coaches experience. Against the backdrop of NFL head injury revelations and fatalities on nearby fields, this gripping season tests the very essence of football's future.
Are the risks associated with football so great that the sport may not survive? Or are the rewards that football bestows upon young men worth every ounce of effort? Kennedy doesn't shy away from these fundamental questions. Instead, he takes a deep dive into the heart of the game and paints a vivid picture of its impact on the lives of those involved. The pages of this profound book are filled with stories of sacrifice, triumph, and tragedy, leaving readers with a newfound perspective on the sport.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the world of football through the eyes of those who truly understand it. Immerse yourself in "What Happens When Our Sons Play Football" and gain a unique insight into the game that has shaped countless lives. Order your copy today and join the conversation on football's future.
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