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In the tradition of Friday Night Lights and Outcasts United, One Goal tells the inspiring story of the soccer team in a town bristling with racial tension that united Somali refugees and multigeneration Mainers in their quest for state - and ultimately national - glory.

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"In this gripping account of Lewiston's journey to its first-ever high-school soccer state championship, history professor Bass vividly tells the stories of the Somalis and Lewiston, exploring the resistance and racism the refugees faced in town and on the field....a heartening example of sport's ability to bring people together...Engrossing and informative." (Booklist)

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An all around great listen that shows you the best of America.

To start with, this book opens up a culture to the listener and introduces to us what refugees faced when they came to the states. It dives into the hardships these families experienced not only in their native countries, but in their adopted country. It shines a much deserved light on the people in one community who helped unite a town with the game of soccer. My kids also loved listening to this. It’s a must listen and I highly recommend it.

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Excellent Book!

This is an amazing story about trying to find your way in a new community that does not want you. it's a story about awareness, acceptance and strength. Strong characters! Old New Englanders learning new ways!

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Check pronunciations!

This is a great story. I worked across the river in Auburn during this season, and I was oblivious to all of it. I appreciate learning about it.

However, the narrator struggled with pronouncing names (but surprisingly NOT most of the Somali names--the typical French names that are much more common!) and towns. It won't affect most listeners' experience, but we Mainahs will cringe every time.

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