“Duprey's delightful memoir is a nostalgic look into small town sports. Her honest, engaging, and often humorous voice takes the reader on a moving, exuberant, light-hearted adolescent journey.” read more

— Alan K Simpson, US Senator, WYO (Retired) 1979 - 1997

“The detailed play-by-play action sent me back in time to my days as Jamie’s coach. The vivid descriptions of the basketball games brought back butterflies, nerves, frustration, intensity, laughter, and triumph.” read more

— Linda VanDyke, Coach, Entrepreneur, Fitness Instructor

“This book is such a great read. It brings back lots of great memories that I had forgotten about. Jamie tells a real story of the teamwork, identity, character building, and life experiences shared by thousands of young athletes who have grown up in small town America like Chester.” 

— Casey Fitzsimmons, Rancher, Former NFL Player

“This story will resonate with anyone who played a sport, especially those of us fortunate enough to grow up in a small community. I found myself smiling, nodding and even cringing as I recalled similar experiences to those artfully described in the book.” read more

— Greta Koss, Coach, Former WNBA Player

“Jamie Duprey paints an inspiring picture of small town pride and commitment toward an ultimate goal of winning a state championship. Whether you grew up in a small town or not, Duprey’s memoir will give you an understanding of what sports means to tight-knit communities and the positive effects they have on them.” read more

— Mick Durham, college basketball coach, MSU-Billings

“Small town basketball breeds small town character. Especially in remote and cold places like the Montana “Hi Line,” there is no other sport that allows kids to bond as a team, mature as adolescents, compete on a high level, and move on as mature adult leaders. read more

— Sherry Winn, Two-Time Olympian, CEO/Founder of www.TheWinningLeadershipCompany.com 

"Nothing beats small town America. A fabulous collection of fun, inspiring, and action packed stories, Jamie brings to life a dream that was kindled in her heart since the third grade.” read more

— Duane Martinz, Author of “Becoming Your Own Champion,” Influencer

“I felt transported back to a time where emotions ran high, life seemed daunting and marvelous all at once, and the biggest concern was what to wear! I laughed, I cried, and I laughed some more. This story offers a glimpse into the quintessential small town teenage experience. read more

— Emily Repnak, Former Chester Coyote, Wife, Mother, Teacher

“Jamie’s great storytelling brought back very special memories of growing up in small-town Montana as a coach’s son. All the familiar names and places put a smile on my face. Jamie does an unbelievable job helping us realize how many life lessons we learn from high school athletics, and how much pride and energy sports bring to these communities.” read more

— Tim Hauck, Former NFL player, NFL coach

“In the great tradition of diaries translated to books, Jamie Duprey’s “The Yellow Sports Bra” is not only a vicarious thrill for those in love with small-town basketball and small-town life, but also a deep reminder of what these fast-disappearing cultures have to offer the world at large: a sense of community, faith, courage, interdependence, and strength in numbers. You will love it as I did.”

— Phil Aaberg, Grammy Nominee, Composer of the score for “Class C: The Only Game in Town,” and former Chester Coyote basketball forward