Playing for Pizza A Novel
Playing for Pizza A Novel by John Grisham is a reprint edition published by JG Publishing on January 31, 2012. This 320-page book follows the story of Rick Dockery, a third-string quarterback who becomes a national laughingstock after a disastrous performance in the NFL. After being cut by the Cleveland Browns and rejected by other teams, Rick’s agent finds him a position as the starting quarterback for the Mighty Panthers in Parma, Italy, a place he knows little about and where he does not speak the language.
In this humorous tale, readers will discover Rick’s journey as he navigates the challenges of playing football in a foreign country while adapting to a new culture. The narrative explores themes of sports and personal growth, showcasing Rick’s unexpected experiences in Italy, where he encounters the quirks of local life and the sport of football americano. This edition is presented in English and offers a unique blend of fiction and sports, appealing to those interested in lighthearted literary works.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Fans of John Grisham live for his legal thrillers, but now and then he serves up something unexpected. That’s exactly what he does, with great success, in Playing for Pizza.”—USA Today
After providing what is arguably the worst single performance in the history of the NFL, third-string quarterback Rick Dockery becomes a national laughingstock. Cut by the Cleveland Browns, and shunned by every other team, Rick insists that his agent find a team that does need him.
Against enormous odds, Rick lands a job—as the starting quarterback for the Mighty Panthers . . . of Parma, Italy.
The Parma Panthers desperately want a former NFL player—any former NFL player—at their helm. And now they’ve got Rick, who knows nothing about Parma (not even where it is) and doesn’t speak a word of Italian. To say that Italy—the land of fine wines, extremely small cars, and football americano—holds a few surprises for Rick Dockery would be something of an understatement.
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