Eagle Blue: A Team, a Tribe, and a High School Basketball Season in Arctic Alaska

Eagle Blue is a captivating literary documentary that follows the Fort Yukon High School basketball team through their 2004-2005 season, providing an in-depth look into the lives of these young athletes and their community.

With insight, compassion, and frankness, Michael D'Orso sheds light on the challenges faced by the Gwich'in kids of Eagle Blue, who are struggling to cope with the erosion of their traditional ways of life due to modernization and cultural confusion. The book takes readers on a thrilling journey, from the team's first day of practice in late November to their appearance at the Alaska State Championship Tournament in March.

With a gripping narrative and vivid descriptions of the games, D'Orso brings the excitement of basketball to life, making the reader feel like they are part of the action. Moreover, Eagle Blue offers a poignant portrait of a culture in crisis, highlighting the struggles of the community to maintain their traditional ways of life in the face of modernization and urbanization.

Through the eyes of the Fort Yukon High School basketball team, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complex issues facing indigenous communities in Alaska and the resilience of these communities in the face of adversity. In conclusion, Eagle Blue is an inspiring and thought-provoking book that will captivate readers with its unique blend of sports and cultural anthropology.

Whether you are a basketball fan or simply interested in learning about the culture of Alaska's bush, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression.

So why wait? Get your copy of Eagle Blue today and embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of one of the most remote and fascinating regions of our world.