The Nine Devines & Packers Pride:
The Perfect Sunday

The Nine Devines is thrilled to partner with the Heyde Center for the Arts (HCA) for a unique, fun-filled, and informative event. The Heyde Center’s mission is to be “a catalyst for artistic expression and education to enrich the Chippewa Valley and beyond.” The HCA is also the ideal venue to celebrate the impact of the Nine Devines as it is located in the beautifully renovated building that once was a part of McDonnell High School, the place where many of the Devines pursued their diploma, learned life lessons, and began to chase their dreams.

Get ready for the ultimate game-day experience! Join us on Sunday, September 7th, as we kick off football season with a thrilling double feature. At 2:00 p.m., enjoy a special presentation of The Nine Devines. This deeply personal memoir by A. Darius Husain, co-authored by Deacon Devine—a proud member of the Chippewa community—explores former Green Bay Packers’ coach Dan Devine and his early years in Chippewa Falls, the struggles his family faced, and the impact of his rise to football greatness.

Then, at 3:25 p.m., the Green Bay Packers take on the Detroit Lions in their first regular-season game, broadcast live on the Heyde Center’s big screen. Whether you're a die-hard Packers fan or just love the electric atmosphere of game day, this is the place to be. We’ve got you covered with concessions, including beer, wine, soft drinks, and delicious food items like pulled pork sandwiches. You won’t want to miss it!

Help Us Reach 50+ Reviews

As we pass seven months since the publication of The Nine Devines, it is clear that the stories and themes are resonating with readers. Several have asked how they can help with continuing to grow the audience. Here are two easy ways to do so:

Continue to spread the word one reader at a time. We cannot tell you how many people have come up to us and said, "a friend (or relatively) told me about the Nine Devines . . ."
Click the stars and/or write a review on Amazon. Some of you have already taken this step. Reviews are the way in which readers who are less familiar with the story or authors are willing to take a chance on a book. You did NOT have to purchase the book on Amazon to leave a review. Here are the steps:
- Log on to your Amazon Account
- Click on this link: https://a.co/d/edACmIA
- Scroll down and click "review this product."
- You will be directed to click the stars and leave a review.

Readers and Critics Agree –
The Nine Devines of Chippewa Falls is a Revelation:

Literary Titan (5 Stars): “This book is not just about the Devine family, it’s about all of us.”

Readers Favorite (5 Stars): “Catches your from the very first to the very last page.”

Reedsy Discovery (Loved it!): “An excellent, heart-warming, sentimental, and inspirational read.”

US Review of Books (Recommended): “Masterfully chronicles the rich and diverse lives of (Dan) Devine and his siblings from childhood through adulthood.”

Dan Devine was one of the most public figures as the Hall of Fame Football coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Green Bay Packers, yet his upbringing remained a carefully guarded even to those closest to him. A vision by his grandson, however, when Dan is on his deathbed sparks a journey to uncover the Devine family’s often difficult and painful past.

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