#89 The Road To Number One

<P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify>Ralph Brooks narrates his life story about three cities where high school football is king.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>In Eufaula Dadeville and Jackson Gap where Brooks grew up and went to school football is a way of life.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>Each high school game is celebrated and gains the same respect as a college game.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>The playoffs bring recognition emotions and a chance to be remembered.</P><P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office /><o:p> </o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify>The book’s attractive format includes a large number of captioned black-and- white historical photographs.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>The pictures illustrate the effect his teachers coaches and best friend had on this author life.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>The book contains personal interviews with Assistant Coach Edward Flemming Assistant Coach Jimmy Burson and Head Coach Wayne Keahey.</P><P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify><o:p> </o:p></P><P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify>(When Ralph Brooks a young black man goes out into the world He never forgets his roots and inspirations.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes>  </SPAN>Football and Education re-connect him with the people who helped make the community where he grew up winners) states Lora Johnson Administrative Resource Teacher.</P>