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The Real All Americans

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Book Synopsis: Sally Jenkins, bestselling co-author of It's Not About the Bike, revives a forgotten piece of history in The Real All Americans. In doing so, she has crafted a truly inspirational story about a Native American football team that is as much about football as Lance Armstrong's book was about a bike.

If you’d guess that Yale or Harvard ruled the college gridiron in 1911 and 1912, you’d be wrong. The most popular team belonged to an institution called the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Its story begins with Lt. Col. Richard Henry Pratt, a fierce abolitionist who believed that Native Americans deserved a place in American society. In 1879, Pratt made a treacherous journey to the Dakota Territory to recruit Carlisle’s first students. Years later, three students approached Pratt with the notion of forming a football team. Pratt liked the idea, and in less than twenty years the Carlisle football team was defeating their Ivy League opponents and in the process changing the way the game was played.

Sally Jenkins gives this story of unlikely champions a breathtaking immediacy. We see the legendary Jim Thorpe kicking a winning field goal, watch an injured Dwight D. Eisenhower limping off the field, and follow the glorious rise of Coach Glenn “Pop” Warner as well as his unexpected fall from grace.

The Real All Americans is about the end of a culture and the birth of a game that has thrilled Americans for generations. It is an inspiring reminder of the extraordinary things that can be achieved when we set aside our differences and embrace a common purpose.

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Looking for an inspirational and captivating read? Look no further than "The Real All Americans" by Sally Jenkins. This bestselling author, known for co-authoring "It's Not About the Bike," brings to life a long-forgotten piece of history – the story of a Native American football team that defied the odds and changed the game forever.

In the early 1900s, when you would expect Ivy League powerhouses like Yale and Harvard to dominate the college football scene, it was actually the Carlisle Indian Industrial School that captured the nation's attention. Lt. Col. Richard Henry Pratt believed in providing Native Americans with equal opportunities, and in 1879, he embarked on a perilous journey to recruit the first students for Carlisle.

Years later, three students approached Pratt with an audacious idea – forming a football team. Against all odds, the Carlisle football team not only competed but triumphed over their Ivy League opponents, revolutionizing the game in the process. From Jim Thorpe's legendary winning field goal to Dwight D. Eisenhower's courageous moments on the field, this book vividly portrays the rise of Coach Glenn "Pop" Warner and his unexpected downfall.

Sally Jenkins masterfully conveys the exciting, heart-wrenching journey of these unlikely champions. "The Real All Americans" serves as a poignant reminder that when we unite with a common purpose, incredible things can be achieved. It's an extraordinary story that transcends cultural barriers and leaves readers feeling inspired and motivated.

Ready to embark on this captivating journey through history? Experience the triumphs and tribulations of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School football team in "The Real All Americans." Don't miss out on this opportunity to be immersed in a story that showcases the power of unity, determination, and the pursuit of excellence. Click here to grab your copy today!

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