Sounded ID: 9781950144556
ISBN: 9781950144556
Publication Date: December 17, 2021
Publisher: Author's Republic
Language: English
Author Name: Emerson Robbins
Narrator Name: David A Wood
A racially diverse youth soccer team comprised largely of immigrant players from a multitude of different countries, races and religions come together to achieve the unthinkable in this entertaining true account of inclusion, acceptance and brotherhood on the tattered road to victory. The story tells how this diverse collection of immigrant boys and their families bonded with the existing white American players and families, coming together to overcome numerous challenges, adversity and racism. Though they had little in common, other than their love of the game, they became an extended family ...
A racially diverse youth soccer team comprised largely of immigrant players from a multitude of different countries, races and religions come together to achieve the unthinkable in this entertaining true account of inclusion, acceptance and brotherhood on the tattered road to victory. The story tells how this diverse collection of immigrant boys and their families bonded with the existing white American players and families, coming together to overcome numerous challenges, adversity and racism. Though they had little in common, other than their love of the game, they became an extended family of sorts and learned to embrace one another and celebrate their differences on their path to winning several State Championships. A truly inspirational story for our country and our world and a unifying message for these turbulent times.
Numerous newspaper and magazine articles and now this riveting book, "We All Wore Blue", the true account of a youth soccer team in WA State team that transformed over several seasons into a team comprised largely of immigrants from around the globe, representing a myriad of different countries, most races and major religions. The story tells how these immigrant boys and families bonded with the middle-class white kids and their families, coming together and dealing with numerous challenges, great adversity and racism. Though they had little in common other than their love of the game, they became an extended family of sorts and learned to embrace one another and celebrate their differences on their path to winning two State Championships. A truly inspirational story that will surely be enjoyed by all; those who have played, coached or been involved with any youth sport and especially those who love the "beautiful game", soccer.
# | Title | Duration |
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1. | 00.0 Opening Credits |
0 mins 10 secs |
2. | 00.1 Dedication |
0 mins 20 secs |
3. | 01 Chapter 1 The Kickoff |
14 mins 16 secs |
4. | 02 Chapter 2 The Seahawks of Soccer |
21 mins 46 secs |
5. | 03 Chapter 3 The Move To Seattle |
30 mins 50 secs |
6. | 04 Chapter 4 Mad Dogs and (Other) Countrymen |
30 mins 03 secs |
7. | 05 Chapter 5 The Internationals |
20 mins 29 secs |
8. | 06 Chapter 6 Club Initiation |
17 mins 24 secs |
9. | 07 Chapter 7 Major Changes and One Big Mistake! |
36 mins 42 secs |
10. | 08 Chapter 8 What A Crazy Game! |
18 mins 18 secs |
11. | 09 Chapter 9 Big Foot, Big Foul |
24 mins 12 secs |
12. | 10 Chapter 10 Revolving Door |
15 mins 31 secs |
13. | 11 Chapter 11 Subtraction by Addition |
29 mins 03 secs |
14. | 12 Chapter 12 A New Blue Crew |
24 mins 35 secs |
15. | 13 Chapter 13 Swan Song Summer |
39 mins 17 secs |
16. | 14 Chapter 14 Trials and Tribulations |
25 mins 35 secs |
17. | 15 Chapter 15 The Final Chapter |
24 mins 21 secs |
18. | 16 Author's Notes |
4 mins 14 secs |
19. | 17 About the Author |
1 mins 18 secs |
20. | 18 Closing Credits |
0 mins 23 secs |