Bleachers
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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.
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.
This book will become a bookray. If you would like to participate, please PM me with your location and shipping preferences (whether or not you are willing to ship internationally). Please check back often as the shipping order may change as more people respond with their preferences. 1. sharalsbooks - AZ
2. batty14 – NY
3. nekki2976 – NY
4. sweetpea0678 – FL
5. bksfamly asked to be skipped
6. jenvince – CA
7. beckerbuns – CA
8. vikki - Japan
9. momofap - IA
10. lisabb2 - IA
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Good book, but didn't contain the normal elements of the usual John Grisham novel. Quick read.
Released on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at BOOKRAY in n/a, n/a Controlled Releases.The journey has begun! First stop is batty14 in New York. Happy Reading!
Arrived today. Will get this book as soon as I can!
Journal Entry 6 by batty14 at sending in the mail in Ballston Spa, New York USA on Monday, October 4, 2004
Released 19 yrs ago (10/5/2004 UTC) at sending in the mail in Ballston Spa, New York USA
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I am heading to the PO and will send this one on its way along. Wasn't as good as his other books...
I am heading to the PO and will send this one on its way along. Wasn't as good as his other books...
APOLOGIES! I thought I jounralled that I'd received this, but apparently not.
This was a good, quick read for me (1 day). This reminded me of the movie "Varsity Blues." I'm interested to know which really came first.
I'll be sending out to sweetpea0678 on Monday.
This was a good, quick read for me (1 day). This reminded me of the movie "Varsity Blues." I'm interested to know which really came first.
I'll be sending out to sweetpea0678 on Monday.
arrived safe and sound, will get to soon.
Very fast read. I thought the book was good, but thought the thing that happened between Neely and the coach was going to be much more than it was.
bksfamly wants to be skipped, so sending off to jenvince.
bksfamly wants to be skipped, so sending off to jenvince.
Journal Entry 10 by sweetpea0678 at Book Ring in book ring/ray, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Released 19 yrs ago (2/2/2005 UTC) at Book Ring in book ring/ray, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Thanks - I'll get to this soon.
I have to agree with everyone else that this was a quick read. Granted, this wasn't a legal thriller, but I still enjoyed it. I remember in high school, it seemed the football team really had a strong bond. This book gave some insight into that. Even though Coach Rake was TOUGH, what an influence he had on these boys for the rest of their lives. I think it was pretty cool, to tell you the truth. This was a nice change from all the mysteries and chick lits I've been reading lately. LOL!
Mailing to beckerbuns 2/14.
Mailing to beckerbuns 2/14.
Received this book yesterday. I'll start it as soon as I finish "Life of Pi". Thanks!
I finished this book last night. While not a big fan of football, I am a Grisham fan and his writing was as good as ever in this book.
I'll be sending it to Vikki tomorrow or Monday.
I'll be sending it to Vikki tomorrow or Monday.
Sending off to Vikki today.
This was a light read and OK. Unfortunately, I didn't understand the American football terminology - there was a lot of it! - which detracted from my enjoyment.
June 6 - on its way to momofap.
June 6 - on its way to momofap.
This book arrived in the mail today! I hope to start reading it around June 24th, I need to finish two bookrings that came to me before this one! It looks like an interesting and short read!
I found this book to be really interesting to read. I did know before reading this book that some towns worship the game of football, but this book really explained the whole concept of the worship to me. I have always enjoyed reading books written by John Grisham and this book was another one I thought was wonderful from cover-to-cover.
This book was sent today to the next person on the list!
This book was sent today to the next person on the list!
Got this in the mail recently and will read soon. I have a couple of book ahead of this one yet!!!
I found this book to be much better than I expected!!! I grew up in a small town and know about how the football players were local heros!!! Good fast read.
Sent this book to a friend who recently joined bookcrossing. Happy reading!!!
Sent this book to a friend who recently joined bookcrossing. Happy reading!!!
Just received this book from lisabb2. Planning to read it soon.
This book was much better than I expected. I agreed to read it on a friend's recommendation, but not being a sports fan (definitely not!) I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this one. However, I love most of John Grisham's books and trust my friend's judgement so gave it a try. It was a great book and I read through it quickly. The book moves you right along.
Started a book ray for this one. Mailed to the first person on Saturday (September 24, 2005).
Sorry to take so long to post!!!! Received the book and just started reading this evening. Only on page 16, but already hooked.
