Seasons in the Fall
by: Peter Dumas
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A sports memoir that relives Cumberland’s magical drive for a state championship…
A look at life and athletics in the 1970’s…
A celebration of Cumberland’s first soccer heroes
In the days before travel teams and soccer moms, a group of dedicated athletes embarked on an incredible journey and forever changed the sport of soccer in this Rhode Island town. Led by the inspiration of a dedicated coach, Cumberland’s first soccer heroes played through an incredible season on its way towards the state championship……
“ A wonderful recollection of high school sports, and of just being a teenager in the early ’70’s. Peter brings to life the memories, both good and bad, of a high school athlete in a much different time than the present. ‘Seasons’ relives the excitement of being part of a special team, the enjoyment of team camaraderie, and the importance of the lessons one learns from participating in team sports in any era. A fun read.”
-Mike Keegan
Seasons in the Fall captures the daily events from two emotional autumns, and its poignant recollections of '70's life, teenage anxiety, and the magic of teamwork make this a memorable and enjoyable book. Peter Dumas recalls his experiences as a both a participant in and an observer of events and people in an amusing and entertaining memoir that soccer fans, former school athletes, and non-sports fans will enjoy.
"If you're not a sports fan, don't be put off by the subtitle "A sports memoir". The 226 page book is really a poignant account of growing up in a certain time (the early 1970's) and place (Cumberland, R.I.)." -Debra Lawless, Cape Cod Chronicle
"A book worth reading. If you played Rhode Island high school soccer in the early 1970's, you might be interested in reading "Seasons in the Fall." -- John Gillooly, Providence Journal and author of "Pride on the Mount"
"Dumas has penned a memoir that should find ready audiences among those who love sports." --Melanie Lauwers, Cape Cod Times