Sins of the Tribe
Jul 2022 · Greenleaf Book Group
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Sins of the Tribe, by author Mark A. Salter, explores the impact of intense tribalism and its resulting dehumanization in a setting that’s popular, wildly flawed, and hiding in plain sight: college football. Wally Hestia is on top of the world when he becomes a member of the Bastille University Tribe football team, a six-time national champion powerhouse with a pristine reputation and a nationwide following. But he’s only on the team as the holder for his mentally deficient brother, Henry, a kicking prodigy and the person who gives Wally purpose. But over time, Wally sees morality trampled for the larger cause of tribal dominance. When Wally finds himself in opposition to Bastille to the point where he and Henry are in danger, he must choose between the adulation of the larger tribe or embrace the idyllic virtues Bastille had draped itself in, even if it means losing everything.
Sins of the Tribe explores these hard truths: morality is subordinate to tribalism and the need for domination through violent proxies is real. Sins of the Tribe will appeal to football fans as well as fans of fiction.
Sins of the Tribe, by author Mark A. Salter, explores the impact of intense tribalism and its resulting dehumanization in a setting that’s popular, wildly flawed, and hiding in plain sight: college football. Wally Hestia is on top of the world when he becomes a member of the Bastille University Tribe football team, a six-time national champion powerhouse with a pristine reputation and a nationwide following. But he’s only on the team as the holder for his mentally deficient brother, Henry, a kicking prodigy and the person who gives Wally purpose. But over time, Wally sees morality trampled for the larger cause of tribal dominance. When Wally finds himself in opposition to Bastille to the point where he and Henry are in danger, he must choose between the adulation of the larger tribe or embrace the idyllic virtues Bastille had draped itself in, even if it means losing everything.
Sins of the Tribe explores these hard truths: morality is subordinate to tribalism and the need for domination through violent proxies is real. Sins of the Tribe will appeal to football fans as well as fans of fiction.
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Karen Dowling
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19 September 2022
This was really powerful and dark, and I really enjoyed reading it.I don't think the topic of toxic masculinity or corruption within football, or any elite sport, would surprise anyone. What stood out to me was the comparison between the original coach and the new one, and what that did to the atmosphere of the team. It makes it so obvious how much of a role one person can have in creating a healthy (or unhealthy) environment, and how kids react when they're trained a certain way
About the author
Mark Salter grew up in Western New York. He graduated from Canisius College where he played college football and was later inducted into the Canisius College Sports Hall of Fame. He was signed by an NFL team, but didn’t make the final roster. He received his Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Mark lives with his family in Jupiter, Florida.
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