Title: Buy it!
Product review: BLEACHERS is the story of Nelly Crenshaw. Nelly was an All-American Quarterback for his highschool team in the late 80's. He's come back to the small town of Messina because his old coach, Ed Rake, is on his deathbed. Nelly heads to Rake Field where he used to play and is flooded with memories of his football days. He's joined by many of his old teammates who have moved on, for better or for worse, as well as former players who were coached under Rake. Rake had a long career coaching football and he made a huge impact on these men lives, as well as the entire town. The men gather on the bleachers to drink and reminisce about their football days and their current lives as they wait for Coach Rake to pass away. I completely enjoyed this book, although it's very different from the usual John Grisham fare. It's less about slick action and plot and more about the big question: the meaning of life. Also recommended: THE LOSERS' CLUB by Richard Perez
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