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Football Family: The Story of Jim Algeo and The Rare Breed of Lansdale by M. Bridget Algeo is a memoir that chronicles a family's history and their football tradition. The author takes readers on a rollicking ride from her earliest memories, sharing the unique experiences of one of the best coaches in football in the country and a football tradition that is linked to Pennsylvania. The story is founded on love and readers are introduced to a large family. The narrator is the fifth of nine children in the family. The Algeos of Lansdale are part of a big Irish clan and it is interesting to discover the part they played in the sports program. The action is intense and hilarious; readers will enjoy the dynamics in this family, the sporting adventures, the excitement of the wins, the effervescence of the championships, and a lot, lot more.
This is a family story that is focused, exploring themes of family dynamics and relationships, a football culture that has been at the center of life in a community, love, hope and what it takes to make dreams come true, and the power of passion. In Football Family: The Story of Jim Algeo and The Rare Breed of Lansdale, M. Bridget Algeo captures her family's history in language that is beautifully enriched by her strong use of humor, the observant style of writing that conjures up relevant social and cultural commentaries, and a deft handling of character. It is an enjoyable story packed with history and lessons on success.
