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Living the Dream: An Inside Account of the 2008 Cubs Season

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Even if you're not a Cubs fan (I am not) this is a good read with lots of baseball and Chicago sports history and plenty of entertaining stories throughout. The author had unbelievable access to the team and its fans. Go White Sox!

No Cubs fan should be without this great book . The Author goes inside Wrigleyville and the Cubs . I had a hard time putting it down . Jim's knowledge of Cubs culture is very obvious . This would make a great Christmas gift for any Cubs Fan .

Jim McArdle wrote this book from a unique point of view--he worked for the Cubs for 12 years, and quit his job in order to write this book--yet he remained friends with many players and staffers at the Cubs, and had great access behind the scenes. However, where the book really shines is not behind the scenes, but out in the bleachers, in the neighborhood, and on the rooftops. McArdle tells the stories of many Cubs fans, including himself, one by one, making human characters out of many of the bleacher regulars and other faithful fans. In addition, this is one of the best books about the Wrigleyville neighborhood, telling the recent history of each building on Waveland and Sheffield. It's great stuff. Tim Wiles, Cooperstown, NY

As a Cubs fans we are used to being let down. We need constant reminders, like this book, to keep the "dream" alive. Jim McArdle does a wonderful job of highlighting the reasons all Cubs fans keep on showing up, year after year Even if you aren't a baseball fan, this book offers a wonderful history of Chicago and its dedication to its Cubs!

For any true Cubs fan that follows the game everyday. Great read and lots of fun,Jim hits a homerun!!

I couldn't put this book down. The author's unique access to both the fans and the Cubs organization provides a fascinating perspective on a memorable Cubs season.

Living the Dream isn't just the story of one Cubs fan, it is the story of all Cubs fans. This is a story of "the team behind the team" the Cubs loyal fan base. A great read!

If you are a Cubs fan, this is a must read!

Jim McArdle touches the true feelings of Cub fans the world over.

This book was an easy read but impossible to put down. I tore through it this past weekend and now am ready for the '09 Cubbies. The author really has incredible insight to sports fans everywhere.

This book gives the best account of a Cubs fan's journey during a Cub season. The people you meet from various background have at least one common thread, being Cubs fans. I bought the book to because of the meltdown of the 2008 Cubs. I seriously had to put baby in the corner for at least a month. But I wanted to know how someone, who had to reflect, felt about the meltdown. This book put so much in perspective of why I love this team, year after year, this ballpark, this community, and my fellow Cubs fans. I'm still pissed at the 2008 Cubs, but love them anyway.

Can't give 5 stars because the Cubs didn't win (disappointing ending).