We All Wore Blue
Emerson Robbins
Dec 2021 · Author's Republic · Narrated by David A Wood
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A racially diverse youth soccer team comprised largely of immigrant players from a multitude of different countries, races and religions come together to achieve the unthinkable in this entertaining true account of inclusion, acceptance and brotherhood on the tattered road to victory. The story tells how this diverse collection of immigrant boys and their families bonded with the existing white American players and families, coming together to overcome numerous challenges, adversity and racism. Though they had little in common, other than their love of the game, they became an extended family of sorts and learned to embrace one another and celebrate their differences on their path to winning several State Championships. A truly inspirational story for our country and our world and a unifying message for these turbulent times.
Numerous newspaper and magazine articles and now this riveting book, "We All Wore Blue", the true account of a youth soccer team in WA State team that transformed over several seasons into a team comprised largely of immigrants from around the globe, representing a myriad of different countries, most races and major religions. The story tells how these immigrant boys and families bonded with the middle-class white kids and their families, coming together and dealing with numerous challenges, great adversity and racism. Though they had little in common other than their love of the game, they became an extended family of sorts and learned to embrace one another and celebrate their differences on their path to winning two State Championships. A truly inspirational story that will surely be enjoyed by all; those who have played, coached or been involved with any youth sport and especially those who love the "beautiful game", soccer.
Numerous newspaper and magazine articles and now this riveting book, "We All Wore Blue", the true account of a youth soccer team in WA State team that transformed over several seasons into a team comprised largely of immigrants from around the globe, representing a myriad of different countries, most races and major religions. The story tells how these immigrant boys and families bonded with the middle-class white kids and their families, coming together and dealing with numerous challenges, great adversity and racism. Though they had little in common other than their love of the game, they became an extended family of sorts and learned to embrace one another and celebrate their differences on their path to winning two State Championships. A truly inspirational story that will surely be enjoyed by all; those who have played, coached or been involved with any youth sport and especially those who love the "beautiful game", soccer.
About the author
Emerson "Skip" Robbins coached youth soccer for over thirty-five years,was named Coach of the Year for the City of Seattle in 2007, Coach ofthe Year for the State of Washington in 2008, Coach of the Year for theWestern United States and runner-up for National Coach of the Year. hisFC Shoreline International teams won numerous league titles, countlesstournaments, and two State Championships.After graduating college, Robbins went on to cofound nationalengagement ring chain, Robbins Bros., and later EE Robbins, The Engage-ment Ring Store and Emerald City Marketing.After coaching the FC International team and retiring from business,Skip and the love of his life, wife Sherri, moved to Whidbey Island wherehe coached the local high school boys' soccer team for many years. Hecontinues to root for his hometown Seattle Seahawks and Sounders.
David has been telling stories for over 20 years, narrating audiobooks, e-learning, documentaries and commercials. An accomplished actor, David's many years on stage, public speaking and teaching have endowed him with a broad range of experience that makes his storytelling believable, conversational, credible and authoritative. David can deliver a wide variety of characters that can be playful and fun, serious and trustworthy, or mysterious and intimidating. His background as a dog trainer (which really means he is a people trainer) makes him a natural fit for non-fiction. David has the ability to make mystery and thrillers believable, and business or history sound fun!
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