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Ten Bears

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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.

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!

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.

The book is centered around a unique time in American history with the Civil Rights movement and it's effects on the local Baltimore city populace. The story is an account from the coach Chip Silverman and his journey in building a solid lacrosse program at Morgan State University during the 1970's. It gives excellent insight of the racial divides during the time period but also, has examples of the respect earned and camaraderie shared between opponents of different racial backgrounds. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the local history of Baltimore, the history of Lacrosse, and the unique development of a strong collegiate LAX program at a historically Black institution.