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On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 6:46 PM, Judy s. <cherryjam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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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