One letter, from a teenage girl who had been battling cancer during the season, spoke of how watching Amani play had given her strength during her chemotherapy treatments. Another, from a father who had lost his job early in the season, described how the team's success had provided hope and joy during the darkest period of his life.
Amani, who was usually so composed and articulate, found himself struggling to hold back tears as he listened to these deeply personal testimonials.
The book was more than just a collection of fan mail; it was a tangible representation of the emotional bond he had forged with the people of Utrecht, a bond that he knew would last a lifetime regardless of where his career might take him.
