Paradise Found

A High School Football Team's Rise from the Ashes

De: Bill Plaschke

Narrado por: Malcolm Hillgartner

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Inspiring and Sad

Story needed more meat on its bones as it was repetitive. Narrator is good but not for this book. Sounds 1950’s.
What that community went through was horrific and heart wrenching….

amazing strength

loved the story very inspiring and full of courageous strength from the students themselves

Inspiring

Amazing what these talented players and coaches accomplished! I grew up in Paradise, graduated from PHS in 1985, worked at Pinocchio's restaurant, went to the football games every Friday night and I understand the CMF Bobcat Pride. I have lived out of state ever since I graduated but returned home several times a year because my family is there and Paradise is in your blood. Once a Bobcat always a Bobcat!

I have family and dear friends that lost their homes. My childhood home that I was raised in, and family lived in for 44 years, was lost. Thankfully we had sold the home 4 years before the fire, when my 84 year old mom passed, or I would have been worried sick about her making it down the mountain safely along with the brave people of Paradise. My brother made did make it out safely.

I grew up happy, strong, and blessed in the unique culture of Paradise. In 2019, I listened to those football games from my home in Utah. Principal Ervin's wife is a friend and she kept us updated us through social media. I felt the Bobcat Pride and loved every minute of it. Thank you for ride, for the inspiration you all gave us, the dedication you showed to each other, and to the town of Paradise. Most of all thank you for being men through all the adversity. God bless you all!

Something every player and coach should read

Paradise is less than 100 miles from where I live.
The story grabs you and sucks you in and is such an inspirational read for anyone in teaching, coaching, a student or parents. The sacrifices those kids made to go to the top, the coaches, who led them there, and the personal losses they encountered are things movies are made of.
It was our Yellowjackets that the Bobcats played their first game against and I know it was a soul stirring, gut wrenching and proud moment for all of us.
Read it and give it as a gift. The most inspirational read in a very long time. You won’t regret it.

Amazing Story

Great story of loss, perseverance and the power of sports. Highly recommended listen for everyone, not just football fans