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Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team by Steve Sheinkin

4.0

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I've always admired Jim Thorpe and his amazing athletic talents. This was an engaging read about the mistreatment of Native Americans, the early days of college football, Pop Warner's involvement in college football with his selfish tendencies, and Jim Thorpe's early life, with contributions to football and other athletics. I read this with my boys and we found the Carlisle players inspiring with their self control, not reacting to the often unfair and negative treatments on and off the field. We also were impressed with Thorpe's accomplishments and grit, even amid a difficult life.