An African Rebound A Novel
An African Rebound A Novel by Dan Doyle, published by Skyhorse on April 9, 2013, is a 480-page work that explores themes of redemption and resilience. Set in 1989, the story follows Jim Keating, who faces profound personal and professional losses, including the death of his wife and the end of his coaching career. As he grapples with depression, Jim returns to his hometown of Worcester, where he learns of an opportunity to rebuild his life through basketball.
In this narrative, Jim is tasked with creating a basketball league in Burundi, aiming to unite the Hutu and Tutsi tribes amidst ongoing civil strife. The novel delves into the transformative power of sports as a means of fostering peace and understanding in a divided nation. Readers will find a blend of political and cultural themes, as well as insights into the historical context of the region. Through Jim’s journey, the book presents a compelling look at personal growth and the potential for healing through community engagement.
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It is 1989, and Jim Keating has hit absolute rock bottom. He’s lost his wife to cancer, his house to bankruptcy, and his job as a college basketball coach to what many outsiders believed to be a racially insensitive career-ending decision. He has also just about lost his mind, having slipped into a bout of serious depression. Attempting to pick up the pieces and start life over, Jim returns home to Worcester and rents a small apartment.
Word gets out that the legendary Jim Keating has returned home, and everyone is eager to see him, despite what they’ve read in the news. In high school and college, Jim had been a star athlete. After a stint in the Army, he took a job as a college basketball coach. Although the teams and leagues changed over the years, Keating’s passion for basketball and commitment to the players he coached never faltered. Recognizing this, an old friend makes Jim an offer designed to help him restart his career.
Soon, Jim finds himself in Burundi, Africa, where he is to create a basketball league that will bring two warring tribes—the Hutus and the Tutsis—together peacefully. These tribes have been in a civil war for years, and government officials believe one of the ways to guide them to peace is through sports. In Burundi, Jim has the chance to recommit himself to basketball, rediscover his true self, and bring peace to a nation in turmoil.
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