I have not read any of the other books about Jim Thorpe yet, but there are many. One observes such few examples of untold Native American stories like this one.ĬELESTE: I disagree that Thorpe’s story is an example of an untold story. The Coulson and Hardcastle did excellent work depicting the content of the story, especially with respect to Thorp’s life, play and inevitable win as a Native American. I am blown away with the content and historical nature of this book. This is the story of skill, strategy and determination. In this match, the Carlisle players met their stronger opponents with unusual formations and innovative play. soldiers and the American Indians (First Nations/Native Americans). The main event highlighted is firmly placed in 1912 when game took place as a rematch of sorts to the actual battle between the forefather U.S. This book includes bibliographical references. SEEMI: This illustrated biography about Jim Thorpe, a multi-talented athlete, covers his childhood, education and the historic football game he played against the West Point Cadets while attending the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. This week, they discuss Unstoppable: How Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team Defeated Army, written by Art Coulson and illustrated by Nick Hardcastle. Martin’s University, Lacey, WAįor the month of January 2020, Seemi and Celeste continue providing their takes on books centered on the power of strengths and abilities, especially those of little-known athletes of local and global origins. By Seemi Aziz, University of Arizona, Tucson, and Celeste Trimble, St.
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