87 Results with the "Non-fiction" genre


    • 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 24: Deaf Versus Deaf Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 24: Deaf Versus Deaf highlights the Riverside Cubs' journey to confront their historic rivals, the California School for the Deaf in Fremont. As the players travel along Interstate 5 toward Northern California, the anticipation and excitement build within the team. This game marks the beginning of three consecutive matchups against other deaf schools, making it a pivotal moment for the Cubs. Having been crowned national deaf football champions in the previous season, Riverside is determined to…
    • Chapter 19: “No Hope Left” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 19: “No Hope Left” captures a critical and emotionally charged moment in the Cubs' football season, where they face off against one of their toughest opponents, Faith Baptist. The energy is palpable as the Cubs prepare for a high-stakes game, and nerves run high, especially for players like Parker Mills, who leads Faith Baptist with his unrelenting physicality and aggressive running style. Mills' impressive skills on the field immediately set the tone, overwhelming the Cubs' defense and making…
    • 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 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 16: A Football? But It’s Not Round Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 16: A Football? But It’s Not Round begins by highlighting the pilgrimage of Aghdas Kavandi, a mother from Iran, to the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, a revered site for millions. Aghdas’s journey was driven by her deep concern for her son, Kaveh, who was born profoundly deaf. Initially, she believed that his condition was a result of her fall during pregnancy, but this belief was later corrected when a genetic connection to deafness in the family was discovered. Despite this newfound…
    • Chapter 17: Underdog Meets Top Dog Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17: Underdog Meets Top Dog captures the anticipation and excitement that the Cubs experience as they approach their championship game, marking a historic moment in the Southern California deaf community. The intense demand for tickets reflects the growing anticipation for this game, but the limited seating at the California School for the Deaf Riverside (CSDR) forces the event to be moved to a larger venue, John W. North High School. This stadium, with its expansive capacity, accommodates the eager…
    • Chapter 18: Finishing with a Bang Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 18: Finishing with a Bang begins with Cody Metzner, a hard-hitting player for the Cubs, expressing doubts about the size of the crowd at the championship game on November 27, 2021, because of the Thanksgiving holiday. His concerns quickly dissipated as he entered John W. North High School stadium and saw thousands of fans dressed in red shirts, filling the stands. Ticket sales had reached 2,362, and many more fans arrived at the door, eager to witness the game. Media presence was overwhelming, with…
    • Chapter 13: The Deaf Brain Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13: The Deaf Brain takes us into the cutting-edge world of neurosurgery, offering a fascinating glimpse into how the brain processes different forms of communication. In a landmark surgery led by Dr. Eddie Chang, a neurosurgeon from San Francisco, a profoundly deaf middle-aged man was treated for a brain tumor near essential language regions. The patient, unlike previous individuals Dr. Chang had worked with, communicated through American Sign Language (ASL), not speech. The operation, an awake…
    • Chapter 14: Avalon Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 14: Avalon brings the Cubs to a critical semifinal match in the Southern California championship, setting the stage for an intense contest against Avalon. The Cubs, twenty-one strong, are led by their coaching staff aboard the Starship Express, a ferry making its way from Long Beach to Santa Catalina Island. Amidst the noise and excitement of the ferry ride, the players communicate through sign language, as the boisterous environment prevents them from engaging in any meaningful conversation. This…
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