Run For Your Life

By Bruce Modzelewski

Book Overview

Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1960s Deep South, Run for Your Life is a powerful coming-of-age story that spans friendship, race, war, and the unyielding human spirit.

Two boys Will Andersen, a white kid from a broken home, and Marcus Davis, a bright young Black athlete forge an unlikely friendship through their love of football. Alongside Braxton "B.T." Thomas, a gifted and fiery player from the other side of town, their lives intersect on and off the field, bound by rivalry, respect, and destiny.

As the boys grow into men, they are drawn into the Vietnam War, where survival becomes the ultimate test of courage, loyalty, and brotherhood. Through loss, pain, and triumph, Run for Your Life captures the essence of an America divided by race yet united by the shared dream of freedom and a better life.

A gripping, emotionally charged novel blending sports, history, and human drama, Bruce Modzelewski paints a vivid portrait of friendship and resilience across generations and boundaries. Perfect for fans of The Blind Side, Remember the Titans, and A Soldier's Story, this novel reminds us that true strength is found not in the absence of fear, but in the will to keep running.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G457MFSG
• ISBN13: 9798295423918
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Bruce Modzelewski
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"