Home Fields: Coast Guard Academy Football Coach Recounts the Unfulfilled Lives of World War II
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Book Synopsis: In the fall of 2014, Bill George is entering his sixteenth season as the head football coach at the United States Coast Guard Academy. He has a wonderful wife and young daughter and is caregiver for his father, Casper, who is slowly slipping away. As Bill's daily challenges mount, Casper shares fascinating childhood stories of growing up in the small Syrian immigrant village of Myers, New York, during World War II. Bill George's memoir covers coaching football, the challenges of caregiving while also being first-time parents, and the loving interactions between an eighty-seven-year-old man in hospice care and his redheaded granddaughter. Visit New London, Connecticut, on game day and Myers, New York, starting in 1935, brought to life by a dying man's memories.
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Step into the world of Bill George, head football coach and devoted caregiver, as he shares the untold stories of his father's childhood in the small Syrian immigrant village of Myers, New York during World War II. Discover the rich narratives of love, family, and resilience in this captivating memoir.
Experience the emotional journey of balancing football coaching, caregiving, and parenthood through Bill's eyes. As he navigates the challenges of daily life, immerse yourself in the heartfelt interactions between an elderly man in hospice care and his beloved granddaughter, set against the backdrop of historic moments from the past.
Join us in exploring the vibrant towns of New London, Connecticut, and Myers, New York, brought to vivid life by the vivid memories of an 87-year-old man. Travel back to 1935 and witness the magic of game days and the resilience of a community through the lens of one family's enduring bond.
Don't miss out on this touching and compelling memoir that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the power of family and memories. Dive into the pages of "Home Fields" and embark on a journey filled with love, nostalgia, and the unbreakable spirit of the human heart.
Explore "Home Fields" and experience the captivating world of Bill George today!
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