Kneel, Candace Buford
Kneel, Candace Buford
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Kneel

Author: Candace Buford

Narrator: Preston Butler III

Unabridged: 8 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/14/2021


Synopsis

This fearless debut novel explores racism, injustice, and self-expression through the story of a promising Black football star in Louisiana.

The system is rigged.

For guys like Russell Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. As the team’s varsity tight end, Rus has a singular goal: to get a scholarship and play on the national stage. But when his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the team, Rus faces an impossible choice: speak up or live in fear.

“Please rise for the national anthem.”

Desperate for change, Rus kneels during the national anthem. In one instant, he falls from local stardom and becomes a target for hatred. But he’s not alone. With the help of his best friend and an unlikely ally, Rus will fight for his dreams, and for justice.

About Candace Buford

Candace Buford has been an avid reader since childhood—always looking for stories with strong and complex POCs. She graduated from Duke University with a degree in German Literature, which exposed her to the delightfully creepy side of storytelling by writers like Kafka and Brecht. Raised in Houston, she now lives in the PNW. She shares her life with a rocket scientist and a Plott Hound, who both ensure there is never a dull day. Kneel is her debut.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica on February 04, 2022

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher (Inkyard Press) for promotional purposes. I give this book 4.5 stars. I want to preface this review by stating that I’ve been a huge Colin Kaepernick since the beginning (the 49ers are my team) and I have always supported his peaceful protest of......more

Goodreads review by Gina on April 15, 2021

Colin Kaepernick inspired so many when he took a knee, but he also angered so many others and his career was taken from him despite his talent. When Rus be ones an activist instead of just a football player he faces much of the same scrutiny and lack of support, the idea of shut up and play was aliv......more

Goodreads review by Lindsey Leeth on August 11, 2021

When I picked up this book, I thought I knew where it was headed. Nope, I was wrong. This book was a powerful surprise of a story with unique perspective and voice. It had my heart racing with all kinds of emotions. Great story!......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on July 12, 2021

Russell Boudreaux and his friend Marion have been playing football together since they were little, both hoping for a Division 1 scholarship to get them out of their small, rural, racist town. A few months prior to the opening of the story a young, unarmed Black man was killed by a White cop who has......more

Goodreads review by Katy O. on January 24, 2022

Powerful.......more