@book{1210, keywords = {teenagers, high school students, football, concussions, Black Americans}, author = {John M. Brewer Jr.}, title = {The Room}, abstract = {A novelized memoir of adolescence in Pittsburgh’s East End. As the formerly integrated Homewood neighborhood became all-black, the author navigates the changing social landscape, and weighs his dreams of football stardom against the abusive tactics of legendary Westinghouse High coach Reno Cesare (a stand-in for Pete Dimperio).}, year = {2011}, pages = {129 p.}, publisher = {One Monkey Books}, address = {San Francisco}, note = {Settings are referred to by their historical names as follows: Forbes Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is Pittsburgh Hospital; Cupples Stadium is South Stadium.}, language = {English}, }