Destiny's Dogs: Georgia's Championship Season [Paperback]

Mark Schlabach (Author), Atlanta Journal-Constitution Photography Staff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 16, 2003

In the tradition of instant books celebrating the achievements of championship teams and individuals, including Anaheim Angels: World Series Champions with the Associated Press and Patriot's Day with the Boston Herald, Sports Publishing presents the first title available on the market to salute the winner of the 2003 BCS Sugar Bowl. The book promises to tell the complete story of the team's winning season through articles, columns, and photos that first appeared in the pages of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Sports Publishing's tribute to the 2003 Sugar Bowl Champions will prove to be a cherished keepsake for all fans of the team who will be celebrating the victory well into the year.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC (January 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582616914
• ISBN-13: 978-1582616919
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,988,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Modern Day Shakespeare, February 18, 2003

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Jesse Baker (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Destiny's Dogs: Georgia's Championship Season (Paperback)

As an alumni of the University of Georgia with a BA in English, if there is one thing I know how to do, its how to read. And I have to say that I enjoyed reading this work of genius better than just about anything I have picked up in my entire life. Mark Schlabach is the modern day Shakespeare of sports writing. He combines Edgar Allen Poe's sense of mystery with Mark Twain's unique perspective, and then ties it all together with John Steinbeck's multiple levels of depth and message. In today's world of over-the-top reality entertainment, Mr. Schlabach's keen eye brings us back to the greatest reality entertainment ever invented - football.
I also have a long history of reading magazines where the focus is the photography. This endeavor has always been less academic and more individual (so to speak). Regardless, as someone who appreciates photography, this book has great pictures.
Finally, my favorite chapter was the one that focused on Tubby. Tubby clearly represents a combination Old Yeller's and Hairy the Dawg's best attributes. When he takes the field during the Kentucky game to inspire the Dawg Nation, I almost cried. Mark Schlabach is a great writer, the AJC is a great newspaper, Tubby is a great dog, and Tattletales is a great establishment.