Ten Bears [Hardcover]

Miles Harrison Jr. (Author), Chip Silverman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

Ten Bears is a sports book with heart, history, and social conscience. Set in the turbulent racially powder-keg days of the seventies. Ten Bears tells the story of the first and only African-American college lacrosse team. It resinates strongly with "Cool Running" and "Remember the Titans"

Foreward by Kweisi Mfume, President of the NAACP

Editorial Reviews

Review

" Ten Bears is an inspirational story of how teamwork and the spirit can overcome adversity." -- Benjamin S. Carson Sr. M.D. Author of "Gifted Hands", "The Big Picture",and "Think Big"

"An amazing story told with a sharp eye and a ton of heart. It will make you laugh and cry..." -- John Eisenberg Columnist of the Baltimore Sun and author of "An Oral History of the Baltimore Orioles"

"Ten Bears is a remarkable true story that reads like a hit movie!" -- Brenda Scott Royce Author of "Donna Reed, "Rock Hudson", "Lauren Becall", and "Hogan's Heroes: Behind the Scenes

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Positive Publications; First Edition edition (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967992214
• ISBN-13: 978-0967992211
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #377,337 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Other Team Sports > Lacrosse

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, Great Story, July 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Ten Bears (Hardcover)

Ten Bears is a really good book telling a great story. Due to the time difference between its writing and the actual events, there are some artistic licenses taken by the author, but I would argue that it adds to the books character. Mr. Silverman and Mr. Harrison have wound the events of the early seventies in Maryland with the creation of college lacrosse team. I appreciated the reality of the individual character's stories and the resisting by the author's to glamorize their antics. Yes, the team skipped practices and was not always honorable about going to school however, against the backdrop of the social times, their accomplishments are unbelievable. If you are a lacrosse fan, this is a must read. If you enjoy stories about real people, this is a good book telling a great story.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool Running and Remember the Titans . . . Move Over!, May 25, 2001

By 

Tom Monteleone (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ten Bears (Hardcover)

Fascinating piece of social and sports history. The authors combine humor and heart to create a great story about the only black college lacrosse team to ever compete in NCAA. This would make a GREAT movie!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner!, July 22, 2001

By 

Bryan (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ten Bears (Hardcover)

Another brilliantly woven masterpiece that tells a story of persistence, teamwork, and spirit. Mr. Silverman and Mr. Harrison take us on a journey through a truly inspiring tale about the only black college lacrosse team to compete in the NCAA. Based on a true story, this piece of sports history is a MUST read.