To Hate Like This Is to Be Happy Forever - by Will Blythe (Paperback)

This book is a must-read for any basketball fan or anyone interested in the cultural significance of sports rivalries.

The author, a former literary editor and lifelong Tar Heels fan, provides an intimate and personal account of the blood feud between Duke and North Carolina's basketball teams.

Through his immersive reporting, he uncovers the deep-seated hatred that drives this rivalry and explores what it reveals about class and culture in the South.

With access to coaches, players, and fans on both sides, the author offers a unique perspective on the human side of sports and the ways in which our passions shape our identities.

Whether you're a fan of one team or the other, this book will leave you with a new appreciation for the complex dynamics at play in this epic rivalry.