Outcasts United
Outcasts United
Warren St. John
Donalyn Miller
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Outcasts United

Outcasts United: A Refugee Team, an American Town

Warren St. John
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Warren St. John
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In the heart of Clarkston, Georgia, a town transformed overnight into a mosaic of global cultures by its status as a refugee resettlement center, a unique football team takes the field. "Outcasts United" by Warren St. John is the remarkable true story of the Fugees—youthful refugees from the world's most troubled corners, who find unity and hope on the soccer pitch under the guidance of Luma Mufleh, a determined Jordanian immigrant. St. John masterfully weaves together the personal journeys of these young players from Liberia, Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond, revealing the power of sport to transcend language, culture, and the scars of displacement. At its core, this narrative is as much about a small American town's struggle with its new identity as it is about the game of soccer. Coach Luma emerges as a beacon of resilience, leveraging the universal language of sport to forge a band of brothers from a disparate group of young outcasts. Through a pivotal season, we witness not only the team's triumphs and defeats but also the broader community's gradual embrace of its new residents. "Outcasts United" captures the essence of what it means to find belonging in the most unexpected places, crafting an inspiring testament to the enduring spirit of humanity and the unifying power of dreams.

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Released
2009
1 Jan
Length
320
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Donalyn Miller recommended this book on Twitter.
Everything in the world starts small and then becomes bigger—except bad things. They start big, and then get smaller.
— Warren St. John, Outcasts United

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