H. G. Bissinger

H. G. 'Buzz' Bissinger is an American Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, best known for his non-fiction book 'Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream' (1990). The book, which chronicles the 1988 season of a high school football team in Odessa, Texas, was a bestseller and adapted into a film and television series. Bissinger's work often focuses on sports and the social issues surrounding them.

Books

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  1. 1. Friday Night Lights

    The book follows the 1988 season of the Permian High School Panthers, a football team in Odessa, Texas. It explores the town's obsession with high school football, the players' experiences and struggles, and the socio-economic, racial, and educational issues that intersect with the sport. The author delves into the pressures and expectations placed on these young athletes by their community and the impact it has on their lives.