Sooley A Novel
Sooley A Novel by John Grisham is a compelling narrative published by JG Publishing on February 22, 2022. This first edition, comprising 368 pages, follows the journey of Samuel “Sooley” Sooleymon, a seventeen-year-old basketball player from South Sudan who arrives in the United States with dreams of being scouted by college coaches. As he navigates the challenges of adapting to a new environment, he faces personal tragedies stemming from the civil war in his homeland, which add layers of complexity to his aspirations.
Readers will find a story that intertwines themes of sports, coming of age, and resilience. Sooley’s determination to improve his game and his commitment to his family drive the narrative forward. As he transitions from a hopeful newcomer to a key player on the North Carolina Central basketball team, the novel explores the intersection of ambition and adversity. This edition offers a rich exploration of the challenges faced by young athletes, making it a significant addition to the genre of sports fiction.
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • John Grisham is at the top of his game in this novel of a raw, young basketball player with big dreams—and even bigger challenges off the court.
“Grisham is about as good a storyteller as we’ve got.”—The New York Times Book Review
Samuel “Sooley” Sooleymon is just seventeen years old when he and his South Sudanese teammates come to the United States to compete in a basketball tournament. The opportunity to be scouted by college coaches is a dream come true. Though he is an amazing athlete, his technical game needs work.
And then Sooley receives devastating news from home: as a result of the civil war raging across South Sudan, his father is dead, his sister is missing, and his mother and two younger brothers are in a refugee camp. Moved by his story, the coach of North Carolina Central offers him a scholarship. Sooley moves to Durham, enrolls in classes, and prepares to sit out his freshman season.
But Sooley has a fierce determination to improve. He works tirelessly on his game, and soon he’s dominating in practice. With the Central team losing and plagued by injuries, Sooley is called off the bench. But how far can he take his team? And will success allow him to save his family?
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