BLEACHERS

作者：  John Grisham　著

出版社：Random House US 2004年6月

简介：　　High school all-American Neely Crenshaw was probably the bestquarterback ever to play for the legendary Messina Spartans.Fifteen years have gone by since those glory days, and Neely hascome home to Messina to bury Coach Eddie Rake, the man who moldedthe Spartans into an unbeatable football dynasty.　　Now, as Coach Rake’s “boys” sit in the bleachers waiting for thedimming field lights to signal his passing, they replay the oldgames, relive the old glories, and try to decide once and for allwhether they love Eddie Rake – or hate him. For Neely Crenshaw, aman who must finally forgive his coach –-- and himself – before hecan get on with his life, the stakes are especially high.