Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream

H. G. Bissinger's exquisitely written account brings into sharp focus the bitter struggle between sports and education in Odessa, Texas, as well as in high schools and colleges nationwide."A biting indictment of the sports craziness that grips...most of American society, while at the same time providing a moving evocation of its powerful allure." "--New York Times Book Review"

"A remarkable book, fascinating from start to finish, full of surprises."--David HalberstamA

"An engrossing story...Exciting, funny and, above all, horrifying."--Tracy KidderA