Friday Night Lights, 25th Anniversary Edition
In 'Friday Night Lights,' H.G. Bissinger delves into the intense world of high school football in a small Texas town where the stakes are higher than just the game. As the season unfolds, the lives of the players, coaches, and community members intertwine, revealing dreams, pressures, and the relentless pursuit of glory. Bissinger's vivid storytelling captures both the exhilaration and heartache that comes with the pursuit of victory on Friday nights. This 25th Anniversary Edition not only revisits the original narrative but also reflects on the lasting impact of the story in American sports culture. Immerse yourself in a tale that challenges notions of heroism and exposes the darker truths hiding beneath the dazzling lights.
By H.G. Bissinger
Published: 2015
"In the end, it’s not just about the game, but the lives we build around it; the dreams, the disappointments, and the relentless pursuit of something greater than ourselves."
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Named Sports Illustrated's best football book of all time and a #1 NYT bestseller, this is the classic story of a high school football team whose win-loss record has a profound influence on the town around them. Return 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, Pulitzer Prize winner 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. The inspiration for the hit television program and film of the same name, this anniversary edition features a new afterword by the author.
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H.G. Bissinger
H.G. Bissinger is an acclaimed American journalist and author, best known for his 1990 bestseller 'Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream,' which chronicles the impact of high school football on a small Texas town. His work often explores themes of sports, culture, and the American experience through a journalistic lens. Bissinger's writing is characterized by its vivid storytelling, in-depth character analysis, and a deep understanding of the social dynamics that shape his subjects.
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- Authors
- H.G. Bissinger
- Published
- August 2015
- Publisher
- Da Capo Press
- ISBN
- 0306824205
- Language
- English
- Pages
- N/A
- Genres
- Sports TrainingHistorySports and FitnessSports Biographies
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