A charming and entertaining sports novel by John Grisham. Unlike his famous legal thrillers, this book follows Rick Dockery, an American football quarterback whose career in the United States ends in disaster after a humiliating performance in a championship game.

With no opportunities left in America, Rick accepts an offer to play football for a team in Parma, Italy. As he adjusts to a new country, language, culture, and style of football, he discovers a slower, richer way of life filled with friendship, romance, travel, and, of course, incredible Italian food.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of northern Italy, the novel combines humor, sports, and personal growth in a heartwarming story about second chances and finding happiness in unexpected places.