Frank Fitzpatrick Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I've just finished reading Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, and a Dream by Buzz Bissinger and was wondering if anybody else had read it? I'd seen both the film and the TV show beforehand so I thought I knew what I was getting myself into. It was one helluva rollercoaster ride to read and unfortunately it comes to a devastating conclusion for the boys. I found the end utterly heartbreaking, especially knowing it is a true account. Being British though, I have to admit I struggled to fathom how those kids could be placed on such a high pedestal and left alone to put the pieces together when it all came crumbling down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Writhen Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Not big on sports-based stuff. Cool if you liked it tho ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frey Pie Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Didn't realise it was a book as well. I've only watched up to season 2 so far so ill stay away for spoilers sake but is it similar to the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuncle Stark Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I watched the movie and show, loved the show. But there's a book as well?! Jeez. It was an emotional rollercoaster just watching the show. Is the book more tragic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo498 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I read that book almost 20 years ago when I studied in the US and a roommate lent it to me as an illustration of the importance of sports in US society. I found it very interesting but as I do not own the book I have not read it since and became only recently aware that a TV show had been made as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Fitzpatrick Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Yeah its based on true events. Buzz Bissinger - the author - spent a year in the town of Odessa, Texas and documented his time with the team and some of the families. It's really an examination of how America propels a chosen few high school kids and turns them into superstars for the fooball calander year before disgarding them and their broken bodies and dreams. It also reveals the depths of racism in a town almost unaware of how racist it truly is. Honestly, I loved the film and the TV show but my God the book still hooked me from start to finish. I'd really recommend it, sports fan or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macklunkey Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Really enjoyed the book. Despite knowing not very much about American football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arryn Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I've seen live helicopter-shot coverage of a Texas HS football team's bus ride to a practice. Not kidding. I love football, but they LOVE football in Texas in a way that really freaks me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebenstone Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 One of the best nonfiction books I've ever read. Just amazing. Buzz Bisinger is fascinating guy. He kind of went off the deep end recently and was a wildly if not occasionally profane tweeters on Twitter. As for the content, to my international friends, HS football in Texas is an entirely different beast. It's crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowjack Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 One of the best nonfiction books I've ever read. Just amazing. Buzz Bisinger is fascinating guy. He kind of went off the deep end recently and was a wildly if not occasionally profane tweeters on Twitter. As for the content, to my international friends, HS football in Texas is an entirely different beast. It's crazy. It's not sport...it's religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOsevens Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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