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Instant New York Times Bestseller · Winner of the General Wallace M. Greene Jr. Award from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation“Buzz Bissinger’s Friday Night Lights is an American classic. With The Mosquito Bowl, he is back with a true story even more colorful and profound. This book too is destined to become a classic. I devoured it.” — John GrishamAn extraordinary, untold story of the Second World War in the vein of Unbroken and The Boys in the Boat, from the author of Friday Night Lights and Three Nights in August.When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, college football was at the height of its popularity.  As the nation geared up for total war, one branch of the service dominated the aspirations of college football stars: the United States Marine Corps. Which is why, on Christmas Eve of 1944, when the 4th and 29th Marine regiments found themselves in the middle of the Pacific Ocean training for what would be the bloodiest battle of the war – the invasion of Okinawa—their ranks included one of the greatest pools of football talent ever assembled: Former All Americans, captains from Wisconsin and Brown and Notre Dame, and nearly twenty men who were either drafted or would ultimately play in the NFL.   When the trash-talking between the 4th and 29th over who had the better football team reached a fever pitch, it was decided: The two regiments would play each other in a football game as close to the real thing as you could get in the dirt and coral of Guadalcanal.  The bruising and bloody game that followed became known as “The Mosquito Bowl.” Within a matter of months, 15 of the 65 players in “The Mosquito Bowl” would be killed at Okinawa, by far the largest number of American athletes ever to die in a single battle. The Mosquito Bowl is the story of these brave and beautiful young men, those who survived and those who did not.  It is the story of the families and the landscape that shaped them. It is a story of a far more innocent time in both college athletics and the life of the country, and of the loss of that innocence.  Writing with the style and rigor that won him a Pulitzer Prize and have made several of his books modern classics, Buzz Bissinger takes us from the playing fields of America’s campuses where boys played at being Marines, to the final time they were allowed to still be boys on that field of dirt and coral, to the darkest and deadliest days that followed at Okinawa.

SOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILMInstant New York Times Bestseller · Winner of the General Wallace M. Greene Jr. Award from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation“Buzz Bissinger’s Friday Night Lights is an American classic. With The Mosquito Bowl, he is back with a true story even more colorful and profound. This book too is destined to become a classic. I devoured it.” — John GrishamAn extraordinary, untold story of the Second World War in the vein of Unbroken and The Boys in the Boat, from the author of Friday Night Lights and Three Nights in August.When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, college football was at the height of its popularity. As the nation geared up for total war, one branch of the service dominated the aspirations of college football stars: the United States Marine Corps. Which is why, on Christmas Eve of 1944, when the 4th and 29th Marine regiments found themselves in the middle of the Pacific Ocean training for what would be the bloodiest battle of the war – the invasion of Okinawa—their ranks included one of the greatest pools of football talent ever assembled: Former All Americans, captains from Wisconsin and Brown and Notre Dame, and nearly twenty men who were either drafted or would ultimately play in the NFL. When the trash-talking between the 4th and 29th over who had the better football team reached a fever pitch, it was decided: The two regiments would play each other in a football game as close to the real thing as you could get in the dirt and coral of Guadalcanal. The bruising and bloody game that followed became known as “The Mosquito Bowl.” Within a matter of months, 15 of the 65 players in “The Mosquito Bowl” would be killed at Okinawa, by far the largest number of American athletes ever to die in a single battle. The Mosquito Bowl is the story of these brave and beautiful young men of the Greatest Generation, those who survived and those who did not. It is the story of the families and the landscape that shaped them. It is a story of a far more innocent time in both college athletics and the life of the country, and of the loss of that innocence. Writing with the style and rigor that won him a Pulitzer Prize and have made several of his books modern classics, Buzz Bissinger takes us from the playing fields of America’s campuses where boys played at being Marines, to the final time they were allowed to still be boys on that field of dirt and coral, to the darkest and deadliest days that followed at Okinawa in this powerful work of WWII history.A Band of Brothers Story: Meet the All-Americans and future NFL stars who became Marines, forging a powerful bond on the field before facing the ultimate test of battle.Sports and Military History: Discover the incredible true story of a unique football game played on Christmas Eve 1944 between two Marine regiments on Guadalcanal—a final moment of youth before the horrors of war.The Pacific War Up Close: From a dusty football field to the deadly invasion of Okinawa, experience the brutal reality of the Pacific Theater where 15 of the players would make the ultimate sacrifice.Powerful Narrative Nonfiction: From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Friday Night Lights, this deeply researched and powerfully written account brings a forgotten chapter of American history to life.

Instant New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the General Wallace M. Greene Jr. Award from the Marine Corps Heritage FoundationBuzz BissingersFriday NightLightsisan American classic. WithThe Mosquito Bowl, he is back with a true story even more colorful and profound. This book toois destined to become a classic. I devoured it. John GrishamAn extraordinary, untold story of the Second World War in the vein of Unbroken and The Boys in the Boat, from the author ofFriday Night Lights and Three Nights in August.When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, college football was at the height of its popularity.As the nation geared up for total war, one branch of the service dominated the aspirations of college football stars: the United States Marine Corps.Which is why, on Christmas Eve of 1944, when the 4th and 29th Marine regiments found themselves in the middle of the Pacific Ocean training for what would be the bloodiest battle of the war the invasion of Okinawatheir ranks included one of the greatest pools of football talent ever assembled: Former All Americans, captains from Wisconsin and Brown and Notre Dame, and nearly twenty men who were either drafted or would ultimately play in the NFL.When the trash-talking between the 4thand 29th over who had the better football team reached a fever pitch, it was decided: The two regiments would play each other in a football game as close to the real thing as you could get in the dirt and coral of Guadalcanal.The bruising and bloody game that followed became known as The Mosquito Bowl.Within a matter of months, 15 of the 65 players in The Mosquito Bowlwould be killed at Okinawa, by far the largest number of American athletes ever to die in a single battle. The Mosquito Bowl is the story of these brave and beautiful young men, those who survived and those who did not.It is the story of the families and the landscape that shaped them. It is a story of a far more innocent time in both college athletics and the life of the country, and of the loss of that innocence.Writing with the style and rigor that won him a Pulitzer Prize and have made several of his books modern classics, Buzz Bissinger takes us from the playing fields of Americas campuses where boys played at being Marines, to the final time they were allowed to still be boys on that field of dirt and coral, to the darkest and deadliest days that followed at Okinawa.

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Friday Night Lights, the heart-wrenching and hilarious true story of an American city on its knees and a man who will do anything to save it.A Prayer for the City is acclaimed journalist Buzz Bissinger''s true epic of Philadelphia mayor Ed Rendell, an utterly unique, unorthodox, and idiosyncratic leader willing to go to any length for the sake of his city: take unions head on, personally lobby President Clinton to save 10,000 defense jobs, or wrestle Smiley the Pig on Hot Dog Day—all the while bearing in mind the eternal fickleness of constituents whose favor may hinge on a missed garbage pick-up or an overzealous meter maid. It is also the story of citizens in crisis: a woman fighting ceaselessly to give her great-grandchildren a better life, a father of six who may lose his job at the Navy Shipyard, and a policy analyst whose experiences as a crime victim tempt her to abandon her job and ideals. "Fascinating, humane" (The New Yorker) and alive with detail and insight, A Prayer for the City describes the rare combination of political courage and optimism that may be the only hope for America''s urban centers.

Acclaimed Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger shares the moving and uplifting tale of his cross-country journey with his adult savant son who suffered brain damage at birth.Buzz Bissinger’s twin sons were born three minutes—and a world—apart. Gerry, the older one, is a graduate student preparing to become a teacher. His brother Zach has spent his life attending special schools. He’ll never drive a car, or kiss a girl, or live by himself. He is challenged by serious intellectual deficits but also blessed with rare talents: an astonishing memory, a dazzling knack for navigation, and a reflexive honesty, which can make him both socially awkward and surprisingly wise.      One summer night, Buzz and Zach hit the road to revisit all the places they have lived together during Zach’s twenty-four years. Zach revels in his memories, and Buzz hopes this journey into their shared past will bring them closer and reveal to him the mysterious workings of his son’s mind and heart.     As father and son follow a pinball’s path from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, they see the best and worst of America and each other. Ultimately, their trip bestows a new and uplifting wisdom on Buzz, as he comes to realize that Zach’s worldview, as exotic as it is, has a sturdy logic of its own, a logic that deserves the greatest respect. And with the help of Zach’s twin, Buzz learns an even more vital lesson about Zach: character transcends intellect. And we come to see Zach as he truly is—patient, fearless, perceptive, and kind.

In den Augen der amerikanischen Öffentlichkeit galt Bruce Jenner lange Jahre als das Idealbild des Mannes: Der erfolgreiche Zehnkämpfer war groß, kräftig und maskulin. Genau das richtige Pin-Up für die Titelseiten von Magazinen wie Playgirl. In den Siebzigerjahren stellte er Weltrekorde auf, und bei den Olympischen Spielen 1976 gewann er für die USA im Zehnkampf eine Goldmedaille. Was jedoch niemand wusste: Jenner selbst fühlte sich nicht als Mann - sein Körper passte nicht zu seiner Selbstwahrnehmung.Dieser Konflikt prägte sein ganzes Leben. Hinter verschlossenen Türen dachte Jenner schon kurz nach dem Ende seiner Sportlerkarriere über eine Geschlechtsangleichung nach, begann mit der Einnahme von Hormonen, versuchte immer wieder mit sich ins Reine zu kommen. Diese innere Zerrissenheit belastete seine drei Ehen und auch die Beziehungen zu seinen Kindern - bis er 2015, mit 65 Jahren, den Schritt an die Öffentlichkeit wagte und erklärte, endgültig die Transition zur Frau begonnen zu haben. Es war die Geburt von Caitlyn Marie Jenner, die schon so lange hinter Bruce verborgen gewesen war.Inzwischen war Jenner durch die Ehe mit der Exfrau von Robert Kardashian zu einem Teil des legendären amerikanischen VIP-Clans geworden und dem amerikanischen Publikum durch die Reality-TV-Show Keeping Up With The Kardashians gut bekannt. Entsprechend groß war das Interesse der Medien an ihrer Transition - einem Thema, das in den letzten Jahren ohnehin immer mehr in den Fokus der Öffentlichkeit gerückt ist.Warmherzig und mit viel Humor schreibt sich Caitlyn von der Seele, was sie auf dem langen Weg zu sich selbst erlebt hat. Ein bewegendes Plädoyer für mehr Akzeptanz der Transgender-Community - und ein mutiges Bekenntnis zur Auseinandersetzung mit dem eigenen Ich.