In the early 1970s, the United States was much the same as in the radical '60s; Americans dying in Vietnam, anti-war demonstrations on college campuses, conflict between blacks and whites in most major cities.
In predominantly white Dolton, a south Chicago suburb, busing had come to Thornridge High School. Black students from nearby Phoenix now attended school with whites from Dolton and South Holland. They were not warmly received.
Then, the Thornridge basketball team started winning...
Fans in black and white communities came together as Thornridge captured consecutive Illinois championships. Led by the national high school athlete of the year, Quinn Buckner, the Falcons stormed to a perfect season in 1972. No team even came close.
This is their story told in their own words.
THORNRIDGE is about prejudice and acceptance, adversity and triumph, and a team that changed attitudes while the players were having the time of their lives.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Produkt-Hinweis
mit Schutzumschlag (bedruckt)
Illustrationen
black & white illustrations
Maße
Höhe: 235 mm
Breite: 157 mm
Dicke: 23 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-4490-4090-1 (9781449040901)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Scott Lynn is in his late forties and has been a part of the swinging lifestyle for approximately 12 years. Throughout this time he has learned a lot from positive and negative experiences. It is his goal to help others avoid some of the mistakes he made. that is why he chose to write books about the swinging lifestyle. The name Scott is a pen name used when he writes about alternative lifestyles. He has written books about other subjects under his real name but his passion is writing books about non-monogamous relationships. He enjoys helping couples navigate through alternative lifestyle choices. It is his goal to help people successfully transition into these lifestyle options avoiding some of the pitfalls that could destroy the relationship. When not writing, Scott spends his time with his family. Outside of The Swinging Lifestyle, he leads a normal life with a loving wife, a decent job, and a passion for singing, karaoke, and the Buffalo Bills. To stay up to date on news about Scott, you can write him at scottlynnauthor@gmail.com.
