Fading Echoes: A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to theFields of Honor - Hardcover
Synopsis
Chronicles the separate journeys of two rival athletes, their dreams, and devotion to their country, as they travel from the football field to the battlefield in the wake of September 11, in this true story from an award-winning sports columnist.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Mike Sielski is the sports columnist for Calkins Media, and is the recipient of seven awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors, the most prestigious award in sports journalism. He is the co-author of How to Be Like Jackie Robinson: Life Lessons from Baseball's Greatest Hero.
Reviews
Starred Review. With the biggest high school football rivalry in Pennsylvania as his backdrop, Sielski tells the tale of two opposing Doylestown, Penn. players who each abandoned gridiron dreams to fight in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Central Bucks West senior captain Bryan Buckley and Central Bucks East senior Colby Umbrell, two standout players, graduated in 1999 to pursue collegiate (and possibly professional) ball careers. After Sept. 11, 2001, they were both inspired to abandon sports and serve their country, Buckley with the Marines and Umbrell with the Army Rangers. Both deployed to the Middle East in 2006, but only one survived, a tragedy that shook the idyllic Philadelphia suburb to its core. Local sportswriter Sielski (How to Be Like Jackie Robinson) recreates prep football games, military training and war-time battles in rich detail, based on dozens of interviews, letters and e-mail correspondence. Leagues deeper than most sports stories, this Friday-night-lights tale unfolds into a moving study of war's transforming effect on individuals, families and communities.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Fading Echoes: A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood...
Stock Image
Fading Echoes: A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to theFields of Honor
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0000979068
Stock Image
Fading Echoes: A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to theFields of Honor
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition and has highlighting/writing on text. Used texts may not contain supplemental items such as CDs, info-trac etc. Seller Inventory # 00099569188
Stock Image
Fading Echoes : A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to the Fields of Honor
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 2009
ISBN 10: 0425229742
ISBN 13: 9780425229743
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. First Edition, 1st Printing. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP101974365
Stock Image
Fading Echoes: A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to theFields of Honor
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0425229742I4N00
Stock Image
Fading Echoes: A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to theFields of Honor
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0425229742I4N00
Stock Image
Fading Echoes: A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to theFields of Honor
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0425229742I2N00
Stock Image
Fading Echoes: A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to theFields of Honor
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0425229742I4N00
Stock Image
Fading Echoes: A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to theFields of Honor
Seller: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Stated First Edition. Used - Very Good. Seller Inventory # 7-U-4-0165
Seller Image
Fading Echoes: A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to theFields of Honor
Seller: WeSavings LLC, MONTGOMERY, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. X-library book. Typical library markings. Includes dust cover. Ships promptly from Texas. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Seller Inventory # 1N-BK8T-0422
Stock Image
Fading Echoes: A True Story of Rivalry and Brotherhood from the Football Field to theFields of Honor
Seller: Redux Books, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Hardcover with dust jacket. Dust Jacket shows very minor shelving wear, otherwise an unblemished copy.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day! Seller Inventory # 132506240052