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    • Chapter 23: “They Think We Are Nothing” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 23: “They Think We Are Nothing” follows Josh Goodman, a star football player from Chadwick School, as he faces overwhelming anxiety before an important game against the California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR). Goodman, a well-rounded athlete excelling in multiple positions such as running back, receiver, and kicker, becomes increasingly anxious about playing against a deaf school for the first time. His nerves grow as this game is not just another contest, but a defining match that…
    • Chapter 22: Without a Song Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 22: Without a Song opens with Moshe facing the painful task of closing the grocery store he once shared with his late wife, Chona. As he sifts through their belongings in the basement, he is flooded with memories, particularly when he comes across a small barrel that holds significant emotional weight. This barrel, once filled with gifts that Chona lovingly prepared for local children, becomes a symbol of her ability to create joy from the simplest things. The scene is bittersweet as Moshe is…
    • Chapter 22: “Be Hungry for It! Be Angry!” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 22: “Be Hungry for It! Be Angry!” focuses on the transformation of a football team during the preseason, highlighting their growth and determination to improve after a disappointing championship loss. Under the leadership of strength coach Galvin Drake, the players showed significant physical progress, with a collective strength increase of forty pounds. This transformation reflects their renewed focus and maturity, as they dedicated themselves to becoming a stronger and more competitive team.…
    • Chapter 21: The Marble Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 21: The Marble begins with Dodo, a young boy, waking up in Ward C-1 of Pennhurst, an institution filled with men who are each grappling with their own struggles. His early days in the ward are a haze of confusion and pain, magnified by the effects of the strong medication he is given. Transitioning from the comfort and familiarity of his room above Miss Chona’s grocery store to the overwhelming, chaotic environment of a ward with over two hundred men proves to be an incredibly traumatic…
    • Chapter 21: “Full Sprints!” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 21: “Full Sprints!” provides an in-depth look into the rigorous preparation and emotional challenges faced by the Riverside Cubs as they gear up for another football season at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR). On August 4, 2022, the coaching staff, led by Coach Keith Adams, convenes in his office for an important strategy meeting. The office is arranged to facilitate smooth communication among the deaf coaches, allowing multiple conversations to take place at once without…
    • Chapter 20: Unfinished Business Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20: Unfinished Business, takes us into the world of the Cubs as they reflect on the pivotal moment when Super Bowl LVI took place on February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This remarkable event wasn’t just significant for the sport, but also for deaf athletes, as players like Trevin, Christian, Jory, and Enos found themselves not only representing their team but the broader deaf athletic community. With 70,000 spectators in attendance, the stage was set for a powerful…
    • Chapter 20: The Antes House Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20: The Antes House introduces Gus Plitzka, the chairman of the Pottstown city council, who has a deep-seated aversion to Memorial Day. This holiday, which includes the John Antes Historical Society’s Cornet Marching Band, brings with it a series of events that Gus dreads each year. These events involve a council meeting, followed by a band performance, a breakfast of German sausages, and a parade where council members dress as Revolutionary soldiers to honor John Antes, a composer with a…
    • Chapter 2: Norma Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2: Norma reflects on her childhood, where two vivid and contrasting dreams have haunted her since the age of four or five. One dream is filled with light, taking place in a car where the warmth of sunlight envelops her, offering a sense of comfort. In contrast, the other is darker, occurring at night under a bright moon, accompanied by the eerie sounds of whispering owls. A mysterious woman appears in both dreams, resembling her mother but with no discernible face, leaving Norma confused and…
    • Chapter 2: Hell Week Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2: Hell Week begins with a unique scene on the first day of practice for the 2021 football season at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside. Galvin Drake, the assistant varsity football coach, arrived with music blasting from his 2005 Toyota Camry, though his experience of the rhythm was more felt than heard. This moment exemplified the challenges faced by the team as they began their preparation, particularly after the pandemic had left many athletes out of shape due to remote learning…
    • Chapter 2: A Bad Sign Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2: A Bad Sign opens with a flashback to forty-seven years before the discovery of a skeleton on Chicken Hill. Moshe Ludlow, a Jewish theater manager in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, recalls a memorable winter Monday in February. He reflects on his time managing the All-American Dance Hall and Theater, particularly the excitement surrounding a concert by the famous klezmer musician Mickey Katz. Despite the harsh winter conditions, Moshe managed to bring together an eager crowd, creating a sense of joy…
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