Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger
A Town, a Team, and a Dream
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.
The 3012th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 357
- Original Language
- English
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 4th on The Top 100 Sports Books of All Time (Sports Illustrated)
- 74th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 763rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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