by John Grisham
First published 2007
Rick Dockery is a former NFL quarterback whose career has bottomed out. Desperate for one last shot, he reluctantly accepts a contract to play for the Parma Panthers, a struggling American football team in Italy. Thrust into a foreign culture, Rick must navigate unfamiliar customs, language barriers, and a team of quirky misfits if he hopes to rediscover his passion for the game. As he fights to lead the Panthers to victory, Rick confronts his own demons and learns that sometimes the most meaningful wins happen off the field.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, sports, sports-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, second-chance
Setting: Italy, Parma, Parma (Italy)
Period: 21st Century
272 pages · Paperback · Dell Publishing