The Boys of Riverside
The Boys of Riverside by L.B. Johnson is a coming-of-age novel set in a small town, following a group of young boys as they navigate the challenges of friendship, identity, and growing up. The story delves into their relationships, struggles with family expectations, and the pressures of a changing world. Through their journey, the novel explores themes of loyalty, self-discovery, and the complexities of adolescence, capturing the bittersweet moments that define youth.
- Prologue 2,112 Words
- Cover 227 Words
- Title Page 425 Words
- Contents 69 Words
- 1. Phillip 2,223 Words
- 2. Hell Week 2,363 Words
- 3. A School Among the Orange Groves 2,475 Words
- 4. A Taste of Victory 2,166 Words
- 5. Hearing with Your Eyes 2,460 Words
- 6. On a Roll 2,406 Words
- 7. Stamina 2,093 Words
- 8. The Sound of the Sun 2,403 Words
- 9. Frowned upon by the Gods 2,762 Words
- 10. The FaceTime Revolution 2,285 Words
- 11. Deafness as a Choice 18,784 Words
- 12. Fame 2,393 Words
- 13. The Deaf Brain 2,696 Words
- 14. Avalon 2,329 Words
- 15. Battered 2,031 Words
- 16. A Football? But It’s Not Round 2,601 Words
- 17. Underdog Meets Top Dog 2,039 Words
- 18. Finishing with a Bang 2,169 Words
- 19. “No Hope Left” 2,190 Words
- 20. Unfinished Business 2,389 Words
- 21. “Full Sprints!” 2,110 Words
- 22. “Be Hungry for It! Be Angry!” 2,630 Words
- 23. “They Think We Are Nothing” 2,267 Words
- 24. Deaf Versus Deaf 2,400 Words
- 25. Playing a Deaf Legend 2,368 Words
- 26. Felix 910 Words
- 27. The Speech 2,432 Words
- 28. “I’m Playing! I’m Playing!” 2,124 Words
- 29. The Wicks and the Bombs 2,261 Words
- 30. An Apparition on the Practice Field 2,265 Words
- 31. Playing with Fire 2,320 Words
- 32. The Psychology of Winning 2,319 Words
- 33. The Throw 2,228 Words
- 34. Blocking and Tackling 2,263 Words
- 35. College Dreams 2,445 Words
- 36. “That Kid Can Play Anywhere” 2,286 Words
- 37. “You Guys Deserved This” 2,376 Words
- Photographs 2,249 Words
- Acknowledgments 2,350 Words
- Illustration Credits 1,182 Words
- Copyright 146 Words
- About the Author 567 Words
- Dedication 1,052 Words