Breaking the Divide

By Chris R H CRH

Breaking the Divide follows Luke, a 16-year-old Protestant, and Shea, his Catholic best friend, in a Northern Irish town where old religious tensions linger. Bound by soccer, rugby, and school, their friendship defies the outdated grudges their fathers hold from the Troubles. Frustrated by the divide, Luke hatches a bold idea to prove unity is possible, pulling Shea and their classmates into a plan tied to a history project on peace movements. Facing parental disapproval and a town stuck in the past, the boys lean on their stubborn loyalty and love of sport to challenge the status quo. Through grit and teamwork, they aim to show their generation can bridge the gap, step by step. A story of friendship and hope, Breaking the Divide explores how two teens confront inherited hate with the power of the present, one kick at a time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F1KVC2NN
• ISBN13: 9798314002544
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"