Lasting Impact: One Team, One Season — Football Audiobook
Team: Lasting Impact is Kostya Kennedy’s account of one high school football season in New Rochelle, set against questions about the sport’s risks and the lessons it may impart. This unabridged audiobook is narrated by Kevin Stillwell and runs 9 hours and 25 minutes.
At a glance
- Follows the New Rochelle High School football team through its 2014 season.
- Places high school football’s team and personal lessons alongside concerns about physical risks.
- The account includes perspectives on the season from players, parents and coaches.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A focused season narrative offers a way to consider football’s community role and risks through one team’s experience.
- The unabridged audio format and stated runtime make the listening commitment clear.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Program type | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 25 minutes |
| Narrator | Kevin Stillwell |
| Author | Kostya Kennedy |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Hachette Original |
| Publication date | October 4, 2016 |
| Language | English |
What to know before buying
- The narrative concerns the 2014 season and events of that period, rather than current football conditions or guidance.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in high school football, team culture and the debate over the sport’s risks.
- Parents or coaches seeking a narrative perspective on the questions surrounding youth football.
Less suited to
- Buyers looking for current medical or safety guidance rather than a narrative account of a past season.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as insightful and its telling of the New Rochelle team as up close and personal. That perspective suits listeners seeking a team-centered account, though the story’s specific 2014 setting makes it historical rather than current guidance. Overall ratings are mostly favorable, but ratings alone do not establish particular strengths or explain individual views.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the account as insightful.
- The team story receives positive feedback.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lasting Impact about?
It follows New Rochelle High School’s 2014 football season while examining the sport’s risks, rewards and role in players’ lives.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
The author is Kostya Kennedy and the listed narrator is Kevin Stillwell.
How long is this audiobook?
The listed listening length is 9 hours and 25 minutes.
Is this a current guide to football safety?
No. It is a narrative about a 2014 season and the debate around football, not current safety or medical guidance.
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