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Hell No, We Won't Go
The 1969 college football season is coming to a close and Touchdown Tony McIntyre couldn’t be riding higher. He’s in the running for the Heisman Trophy, on the cover of Sports Illustrated as “The next Joe Namath,” and about to be drafted into the NFL. He’s two wins away from taking his team to the Rose Bowl, when receives a letter from the Selective Service, “Greetings,”
This must be a mistake. Tony can’t get drafted, he’s about to get the biggest signing bonus in NFL history. Tony has to find a way out.
As anti-Vietnam war protestors make their voices heard on campus, Tony finds himself caught in the crossfire of one of the most decisive issues Americans have ever faced. All he ever wanted to do is play football, but he discovers he’s now in a much bigger arena. It all comes down to one Saturday in November, when Touchdown Tony McIntyre is thrust into a game where the stakes are life and death.
This must be a mistake. Tony can’t get drafted, he’s about to get the biggest signing bonus in NFL history. Tony has to find a way out.
As anti-Vietnam war protestors make their voices heard on campus, Tony finds himself caught in the crossfire of one of the most decisive issues Americans have ever faced. All he ever wanted to do is play football, but he discovers he’s now in a much bigger arena. It all comes down to one Saturday in November, when Touchdown Tony McIntyre is thrust into a game where the stakes are life and death.
212 pages, Paperback, ebook
First published June 19, 2014
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Jim Stevens
12 books38 followersJim Stevens was born in the East, grew up in the West, schooled in the Northwest and spent twenty-three winters in the Midwest. He has been an advertising copywriter, playwright, filmmaker, stand-up comedian and television producer. He is the author of WHUPPED and the series of A Richard Sherlock Whodunit. Jim claims that you can open to any page, in any of his books, and you'll be laughing in less than two minutes; unless you are a very, very slow reader.
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September 23, 2014
As I Canadian I think my view on this book may be different. I was in elementary school during the war in Viet Nam. I didn’t know much about the war.
I found the book to be fascinating. The story of a spoiled college football player and frat boy becoming a man with a conscience was well told. Some of the language used was ugly and unpleasant to read today, but it accurately portrayed language that was a part of everyday speech in that era. I don’t believe the words were used for shock value but were necessary to keep the story real. As was the violence, it happened and was integral to the story line.
It’s not a “rainy day at the cottage” book. But it is a book well worth reading.
I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for providing this honest review.
I found the book to be fascinating. The story of a spoiled college football player and frat boy becoming a man with a conscience was well told. Some of the language used was ugly and unpleasant to read today, but it accurately portrayed language that was a part of everyday speech in that era. I don’t believe the words were used for shock value but were necessary to keep the story real. As was the violence, it happened and was integral to the story line.
It’s not a “rainy day at the cottage” book. But it is a book well worth reading.
I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for providing this honest review.
November 13, 2014
I received an advance review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I nearly gave up on this book. I didn’t like the spoiled, self-centered, arrogant main character but I continued reading because he did show considerable empathy and concern for his disabled father. He redeemed himself, in my eyes, in the latter portion of the book. This is my generation. I had finished college, was married, pregnant with my first child in 1969. This was a turbulent and violent time in our country and I feel the author portrays it accurately. The main character has a conscience and overcomes adversity with dignity, courage, and integrity. This is an excellent book and I recommend it.
May 31, 2016
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I liked this book. It is set during the Vietnam War. It is the story of a young man at the height of his college football career who receives a draft notice and finds his world turned upside down. I was a pre-teen and teen during this time and an Air Force brat. I found the story to be real and interesting. I highly recommend it.
February 20, 2015
Excellent page turner that really transports one back to the turbulent times of the 1960s.
June 5, 2017
Raw hard hitting novel
I hated Touchdown Tony from the beginning. He was so wrapped up in himself and his self importance that I almost put the book down. I'm happy to say it turned out to be a well written and insightful book. These were horrible times in our country, well told.
I hated Touchdown Tony from the beginning. He was so wrapped up in himself and his self importance that I almost put the book down. I'm happy to say it turned out to be a well written and insightful book. These were horrible times in our country, well told.
August 3, 2020
A Great Accurate Novel
A completely accurate novel with all facts and events accurately portrayed as I personally expert the wild '60s and is young men did not want to get drafted to go in to the senseless Viet Man war. We had no reason or business being there.
A completely accurate novel with all facts and events accurately portrayed as I personally expert the wild '60s and is young men did not want to get drafted to go in to the senseless Viet Man war. We had no reason or business being there.
August 2, 2021
Great read
Anyone who lived through the 60’s and early 70’s will, if there are honest, relive the times through this story. Those who came later will learn a bit about what makes America the country we love and admire. Great read!
Anyone who lived through the 60’s and early 70’s will, if there are honest, relive the times through this story. Those who came later will learn a bit about what makes America the country we love and admire. Great read!
September 10, 2017
If you lived in the sixties, you'll enjoy the trip down memory lane. If you didn't get the pleasure of that experience, here's a chance to see what it was like. Great story.
June 4, 2015
Wow this book brought back a lot of memories to me, I was in Elementary School during Viet Nam War era. The main character is the football hero of a small community college. He doesn't try to study and messes up and his draft number is called up to go fight. He tries everything imaginable to keep from being drafted since he wants to be drafted in the NFL. This would mean that he'd blow off his Senior year which upsets the small community wanting to go to the Rose Bowl. The college and community will not help him get out of the Draft. He's on the way to game when there's a BIG riot that starts because the city officials are against the hippies. He doesn't care one way or the other about the rioting and until he sees his tutor getting beat up severely by cops. He comes to the aid to help his tutor and then others. He gets arrested because of this and is sentenced to prison. The final part of the book is when he goes back to the small college to accept an award for his father. I did receive this book free the Goodreads give away.
July 16, 2015
I was excited to read this book, having lived through the 60s and the Make Love Not War era. The first part of the book seemed to me to be grandiose, self-serving and honestly,I almost put it down. The book gets better about half way through, where our hero TouchDown Tony McIntyre, starts to have a clue about the issues at stake.
It was an afternoon read at best and an OK story. Advice to the author: start the story where it matters, just before the riot.
Full disclosure: I won this book in a giveaway from goodreads.com.
It was an afternoon read at best and an OK story. Advice to the author: start the story where it matters, just before the riot.
Full disclosure: I won this book in a giveaway from goodreads.com.
April 22, 2015
Jim Stevens wrote a really nice slice of life on campus during 1969 and the fight for peace and withdrawal from Vietnam. Tony learns to live, love and think beyond himself. Thanks to the Goodreads First Reads for the giveaway.
April 17, 2015
Great read.
Brought back many memories of my college years and all the turbulent battles of those years. Thanks for the memories.
Brought back many memories of my college years and all the turbulent battles of those years. Thanks for the memories.
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