John Feinstein

John Feinstein is one of America's most acclaimed sportswriters, whose non-fiction and fiction have earned him a devoted readership across decades. His young adult novel Backfield Boys combines sports fiction with social commentary, using the world of American football to explore themes of teamwork, racial tension, courage and the pressures facing young athletes. Feinstein has written bestselling books on golf, basketball, football and tennis, including A Season on the Brink, A Good Walk Spoiled and numerous other titles that have defined the genre of narrative sports writing. His young adult fiction brings the same storytelling skill and authentic knowledge of sport that characterise his non-fiction. Feinstein's ability to combine compelling sports narratives with broader social themes has made him one of the most versatile and respected sportswriters in America. He has worked as a columnist for The Washington Post and has been a commentator on ESPN, Golf Channel and other sports media. The audiobook edition brings his engaging sports fiction to young listeners who love sports and appreciate stories that explore what happens beyond the field of play.