Colton delves into sharons life and shows us the realities of the reservation, the shattered. Sharon would be different, she would succeed where all the others have failed. The book told an intimate story of her life, polarized the 18 years after pulitzernominated book rocked hardin, sharon laforge is counting coup one day at a time girls basketball. A true story of basketball and honor on the little big horn larry colton grand central publishing september 21, 2000 sharon laforge is a 17yearold native american basketball player who lit up the gym with talent, spirit, and a fierce will to win a young woman engaged in a heroic struggle not only to lead her team to the state finals, but to save herself from a life of poverty. Ian frasiers on the rez, and this better book by larry colton. In this extraordinary work of journalism, larry colton journeys into the world of montanas crow indians and follows the struggles of a talented, moody, charismatic young woman named sharon laforge, a gifted basketball player and a descendant of one of george armstrong custers indian scouts.
Ultimately, colton reports, sharon laforge has counted many coups. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Sharon laforge had everything going for her superb athletic. Counting coup by larry colton posted on march 20, 2016 by luvtoread synopsis. Bfs is a family run shop with a long history of selling on ebay and amazon and with an excellent reputation. Upon its publication, counting coup received critical acclaim. Counting coup chronicles the senior season of high school basketballer sharon laforge, a fullblooded crow indian living in the land where custer made his last stand. Counting coup is the story of the girls varsity basketball team of hardin high school in crow, montana. But counting coup is far more than just a sports story or a portrait of youth. But its real strength is in coltons depiction of the lives lived off the playing floor on the crow reservation.
In native american tradition, a warrior gained honor and glory by c. Counting coup a true story of basketball powells books. Should a white male outsider write a book about a teenage crow girl. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Whatever became of sharon laforge not afraid, who was. I found it a great story of triumph that sharon could rise above her circumstances and. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Laforge was a star basketball player from hardin in the 1990s and the subject of the controversial book counting coup. A true story of basketball and honor on the little big horn.
Counting coup in this extraordinary work of journalism, larry colton journeys into the world of montanas crow indians and follows the struggles of a talented, moody, charismatic young woman named sharon laforge, a gifted basketball player and a descendant of one of george armstrong. Counting coup, an indian battle term that referred to warriors gaining honor, respect, and dignity, is now also a hardin high school basketball term that refers to. Set on the banks of the little big horn river, counting coup is sharons unforgettable storyand the story of todays forgotten americans fighting for the victories that count. No ordinary joes is coltons 2010 account of the sinking of the us navy submarine uss grenadier, a littleknown episode of world war ii. Sharon laforge stands on the land surrounding her home on the crow agency. Laforge is the best female basketball player in montana. Counting coup in this extraordinary work of journalism, larry colton journeys into the world of montanas crow indians and follows the struggles of a talented, moody, charismatic young woman named sharon laforge, a gifted basketball player and a. But when he saw graceful sharon laforge shooting hoops, he was drawn to her athleticism and fascinated by the dichotomy between her oncourt focus and her.
Three years later, colton published his third book, counting coup. Counting coups sharon laforge, larry colton reunite 25 years. Founder, if you have read gary smiths sports illustrated article shadow of a nation, about a famous high school boys basketball team from a montana reservation, or read a season on the brink, or watched the movie hoop dreams, you know. Although the book s format follows her high school basketball. Oct 30, 2000 social problems laforges story represents. In addition, the emerging status of women, especially star athletes such as sharon, threatens the downtrodden and jealous crow men who traditionally are used to being in charge.
A nonfiction account set on a crow reservation in montana, this tells the story of high school student sharon laforge, a powerful basketball player and her. Counting coup by larry colton grand central publishing. The team is comprised of both crow indian and white girls, and is led by sharon laforge, a moody, undisciplined, yet talented native american who hopes to be the first female player from hardin to earn a basketball scholarship to college. Sharon laforge and larry colton reunited two decades after the the controversial 2000 book counting coup changed both their lives. Whatever became of sharon laforge not afraid, who was written. But its real strength is in coltons depiction of the lives lived off. Did the authors depiction of life in a small town seem true. Mar 29, 2005 counting coup is the story of the girls varsity basketball team of hardin high school in crow, montana. Counting coup won the 2000 international ebook of the year award, and the frankfurt ebook award in nonfiction in 2000. The team is comprised of both crow indian and white girls, and is led by sharon laforge, a moody, undisciplined, yet talented native american. Books walking lifes tightrope as a basketball player on the. On the surface, sharon laforge had everything going for her. Larry colton journeys into the world of montanas crow indians and follows the struggles of a talented, moody, charismatic young woman named sharon laforge, a gifted basketball player and a descendant of one of george armstrong custers indian scouts. The story of sharon laforge reminded me of a student at inchelium high school.
Laforge skips school, refuses to fill out college applications, spends afternoons watching. Shes intelligent, attractive, stoic, tough and determined. A true story of basketball and honor on the little big horn author. A true story of basketball and honor on the little big horn by larry colton s. Genre nonfiction written documentaryjournal history larry colton, a retired professional pitcher turned journalist, set out to write about the hardin bulldogs basketball team on the crow reservation. A true story of basketball and honor on the little big horn by larry colton 2001, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. There was a time when counting coup meant literally touching ones enemy in battle and living to talk about it. What can women like sharon laforge do to escape the cycle. He focuses on the playersespecially talented sharon laforge and their relationships with their teammates and coaches, but he also explores. Counting coup by larry colton overdrive rakuten overdrive. Sharon laforge moves on the basketball court with fluidity and grace driven by an intuitive understanding of the game. What literary devices did the author use to keep the story moving. Talk focuses on controversial, lauded book counting coup.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Colton focuses on the seasons tribulations and triumphs for the hardin lady bulldogs, a young womens high school basketball team. Short summary major charatcers counting coup is the story of the girls varsity basketball team of hardin high school in crow, montana. Books walking lifes tightrope as a basketball player. When my book first came out, they displayed it on the sports shelves, said larry colton last night at carroll college in a group discussion regarding his controversial book, counting coup. Counting coup might not have ever appeared on my to read list, described on its cover as, a true story of basketball and honour on the little big horn, primarily because i have little knowledge of either competitive basketball or life on an indian reservation, but appear it did, and upon reading i am left feeling grateful that this story was written and that it found its way into my hands. She is a gifted athlete and will lead her school team to a state championship, but no college recruiter will ever show an interest in her. A nonfiction account set on a crow reservation in montana, this tells the story of high school student sharon laforge, a powerful basketball player and her and the lady bulldogs quest to be state champions. He focuses on the playersespecially talented sharon laforgeand their relationships with their teammates and coaches, but he also explores.
Sharon laforge was the reluctant focus of counting coup, a story about basketball on and around the crow reservation. A true story of basketball and honor on the little big horn by larry colton. Counting coup a true story of basketball by larry colton available in. He spent 15 months living among montanas crow indians to follow the struggles of a talented and moody young woman named sharon laforge, a gifted basketball player. In plains indian tradition, a warrior gained honor and glory by counting coup, touching his enemy in battle and living to tell the tale. Larry colton society for american baseball research.
Counting coup in this extraordinary work of journalism, larry colton journeys into the world of montanas crow indians and follows the struggles of a talented, moody, charismatic young woman named sharon laforge, a gifted basketball player and a descendant of. Sep 21, 2000 counting coup might not have ever appeared on my to read list, described on its cover as, a true story of basketball and honour on the little big horn, primarily because i have little knowledge of either competitive basketball or life on an indian reservation, but appear it did, and upon reading i am left feeling grateful that this story was written and that it found its way into my hands. Counting coup in this extraordinary work of journalism, larry colton journeys into the world of montanas crow indians and follows the struggles of a talented, moody, charismatic young woman named sharon laforge, a gifted basketball player and a descendant of one of george armstrong custers indian scouts. Click to read more about counting coup by larry colton. Books walking lifes tightrope as a basketball player on. Sep 21, 2000 counting coup in this extraordinary work of journalism, larry colton journeys into the world of montanas crow indians and follows the struggles of a talented, moody, charismatic young woman named sharon laforge, a gifted basketball player and a descendant of one of george armstrong custers indian scouts. Did the authors depiction of life on the reservation seem true. Larry coltons journalistic work, counting coup, raises doubt about the teller, even while it proves a good and meaningful tale. Oct 17, 2000 sharon would be different, she would succeed where all the others have failed. Counting coup in this extraordinary work of journalism. This is a modern story of counting coup that follows a talented young woman named sharon laforge, a gifted basketball player and a descendant of one of george armstrong custers indian scouts.
Capturing the divisive racism between whites and native americans and the hardscrabble existence of a small rural town, counting coup tells the story of the. Counting coups sharon laforge, larry colton reunite 25. It is a sobering expose of a part of our society long since cut. John norville is onboard and huey lewis has disappeared beneath the waves as larry coltons counting coup continues its tumultuous voyage toward the silver screen. Still part of the native american tradition, today the phrase means playing winning hoops and dominating ones opponents. Oct 01, 2001 set on the banks of the little big horn river, counting coup is sharon s unforgettable storyand the story of todays forgotten americans fighting for the victories that count. However, the book s title, counting coup, refers to a plains indian tradition, in which a warrior can gain honor by touching an enemys chest in battle without killing him. She is a gifted athlete and will lead her school team to a state championship, but no college recruiter will ever. A true story of basketball and honor on the little big horn 9780446526838 by colton, larry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Counting coup is ostensibly about senior sharon laforge and the hardin lady bulldogs basketball team.
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