![]() It's an exhilarating narrative that shows how perseverance and the ability to disregard the narrow-mindedness of xenophobia can lead to victory.An edifying and adrenaline-charged tale." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review), "The inspirational story of how Somali refugees and native-born white kids in Lewiston, Maine, banded together to win a state championship, helping bridge racial and cultural divides.Bass broadens the story to show how it fits into the story of immigration, racism, Islamaphobia and economic decline in rust belt American towns."- The Hollywood Reporter, "Amy Bass's book transcends sports and provides encouragement in discouraging times." - Bill Littlefield, Boston Globe, Best Books of the Year, "A lively, informative, and entertaining.underdog story that skillfully blends elements of human compassion, passion for a sport, determination, and endurance with overtones of societal pressure and racism. ![]() "A lively, informative, and entertaining.underdog story that skillfully blends elements of human compassion, passion for a sport, determination, and endurance with overtones of societal pressure and racism. ![]()
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