More Than Rivals, Ken Abraham
More Than Rivals, Ken Abraham
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More Than Rivals
A Championship Game and a Friendship That Moved a Town Beyond Black and White

Author: Ken Abraham

Narrator: Ken Abraham

Unabridged: 10 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/07/2016

Synopsis

An Inspiring True Story Set in the Midst of the Civil Rights Era By 1970, racial tension was at a breaking point in the southern town of Gallatin, Tennessee. Desegregation had emotions running high. The town was a powder keg ready to erupt. But it was also on the verge of something incredible. Eddie Sherlin and Bill Ligon were boys growing up on opposite sides of the tracks who shared a passion for basketball. They knew the barriers that divided them--some physical landmarks and some hidden in the heart--but those barriers melted away when the boys were on the court. After years of playing wherever they could find a hoop, Eddie and Bill entered the rigors of their respective high school teams. And at the end of the 1970 season, all-white Gallatin High and all-black Union High faced each other in a once-in-a-lifetime championship game. What happened that night would challenge Eddie and Bill--and transform their town. Readers will love this fast-paced true story of courage, determination, character, and forgiveness.

About Ken Abraham

Ken Abraham is a New York Times best-selling author known around the world for his collaborations with high-profile public figures. A former professional musician and pastor, he is a popular guest with both secular and religious media. His books include One Soldier's Story with Bob Dole, Payne Stewart with Tracey Stewart, Falling in Love for All the Right Reasons with Dr. Neil Clark Warren, and Let's Roll! with Lisa Beamer.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kristina

I'm not a sports fan at all, but More Than Rivals is much more than just about sports: it's about race, faith, integration and friendship, among other things. Well-written and fast-paced, the book draws you in quickly and takes you back to the 60s and 70s, small town Tennessee and what life was like......more

Goodreads review by Victor

Ken Abraham in his new book, “More Than Rivals” published by Revell gives us A Championship Game and a Friendship That Moved a Town Beyond Black and White. From the back cover: In 1970, one small southern town was a powder keg ready to erupt. But it was also on the verge of something incredible. Eddie......more

Goodreads review by Joanne

More Than Rivals by Ken Abraham is more than a book about basketball. It is the true story of the success and greatness two boys can achieve through a deep love for each other that grows out of a love for the game. Eddie Sherlin and Bill Ligion grew up in Gallatin, Tennessee, literally, on different......more

Goodreads review by Christian Fiction

It definitely shows talent when an author can take a true story and weave it into an entertaining tale that reads like fiction - and Ken Abraham has shown he has that talent in spades with his novel, "More Than Rivals". Within only a few pages of the book, I found myself immersed in Eddie and Bill's......more

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