Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-296) and index.
Contents
Patriots' game -- Friday night jamboree -- The maestro -- The birds are gone -- Storm surge -- A liquid funk -- War zone -- Crepe Myrtle -- For the love of the game -- Reentry -- I'm not gonna cancel the game! -- Gunning for Johnnie -- Big Green Indians -- Homecoming -- State.
Summary
Traces the story of the John Curtis Patriots high school football team and their comeback efforts after the devastation of hurricane Katrina, in an account that documents the role played by their coach, their faith, and their surrounding community.