The Boys of Riverside. A Deaf Football Team and A Quest for Glory. Thomas Fuller. Occasionally we unexpectedly happen upon a book that seems more interesting than the one initially targeted in the first place. The Boys of Riverside would typify that occurrence. First time author, Thomas Fuller, put together an interesting 235-page manuscript that features an intriguing story that does not get a lot of publicity in the national spotlight. Of course, this story revolves around football but like many others of this ilk there is much more to it than sport. The Boys of Riverside is a prime example to support this claim. The book not only discusses elements of high school football but deaf high school football players that play 8-man football. Furthermore, Fuller introduces the reader to so many nuances to the deaf culture and how it copes with the challenges that may go l...
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