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“Thompson shapes a moving scene in which one player, then a trickle more, and then nearly 50 arrive in a steady stream of cars for their first post-hurricane practice. It has an effect similar to that of seeing the miles-long line of cars waiting to visit the spectral baseball field that Kevin Costner carved out of his Iowa corn in Field of Dreams.” -The New York Times

“Thompson personalizes the Katrina tragedy in a way all sports fans can relate to. You don’t even have to be a sports fan … It’s not often a non-fiction sports book will put a lump in your throat.” -Montreal Gazette 

“The scenes of the hurricane, its aftermath and the difficult season will move even the stoniest of hearts. ‘Friday Night Lights’ in crisis mode, this book packs an undeniable emotional punch.” -Publisher’s Weekly 

“One unforgettable season” -Entertainment Weekly

"Hurricane Season is a powerful book about who we are, and who we each strive to be … often against seemingly impossible odds. I think this is a beautiful read for parents of both boys and girls, and I believe it's an especially powerful book for parents, mentors, and teachers of boys and young men." -Michael Gurian, The Wonder of Boys 

"The concept of 'overcoming adversity' is certainly nothing new in the world of sports. Here, though, we see a truly extraordinary example of boys and men facing raw trauma and striking back with both passion and purpose." -Jeffrey Marx, A Season of Life