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Set against the backdrop of segregation and racial tension in late‑1960s Louisiana, this story follows two high‑school football teammates—one white, one black—who forge a deep friendship. Their bond challenges the entrenched norms of their community and reveals how difficult it can be to accept social change. The narrative includes realistic depictions of violence and the use of racial slurs, underscoring the era’s harsh realities.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: John Ed Bradley
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