The wish list book "The Storm and the Tide: Tragedy, Hope and Triumph in
Tuscaloosa" by Lars Anderson is now in the collection.
Direct link to it: https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/1054987
Long Synopsis:
The moving story of how a shared tragedy inspired a college
football dynasty. On April 27, 2011, a powerful tornado ripped through
the heart of Tuscaloosa, Ala., leaving 53 dead and a path of
unimaginable devastation. In the aftermath, Alabama coach Nick Saban and
his football team went out into the community, sharing its grief and
aiding in the recovery. Together they forged an unbreakable bond, and in
a place where Saturdays are dedicated to Crimson Tide football, "Let's
play for Tuscaloosa" became a rallying cry, an emotional touchstone that
transcended the playing field. Barrett Jones, a 300-pound tackle, went
street by street with a chain saw clearing debris. Long snapper Carson
Tinker, who endured terrible personal tragedy in the storm, emerged as
the public face of Tuscaloosa's resilience. Diehard fans Bob and Dana
Dowling lost their home but saw a new one raised by the muscle of
Crimson Tide players. The rebuilding effort became a heartfelt crusade;
the football team was now competing for a cause much greater than a
national championship. In The Storm and the Tide, Lars Anderson
chronicles the rise of a team, the building of a dynasty and the
resurgence of a town.
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Judy s.
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