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All in all, a fine book, October 12, 2009
This review is from: From Peanuts to the Pressbox: Insider Sports Stories from a Life Behind the Mic (Hardcover)
Recently, as part of the Thomas Nelson Blogger Reviewer Program, I received a copy of Eli Gold's "From Peanuts to the Pressbox: Insider Sports Stories from a Life Behind the Mic". The work is an autobiography looking back at the life of a kid from NYC who skipped most of high school to watching sporting events that found himself in the right place in the right time many times over who advanced up the ranks of sportcasting. I give the work three stars. It was an easy read; something to read while trying to fall asleep at night. For me, a sign of a great autobiography is one that the subject shares not only the events of his life, but why those events were important enough to recall as well as the lessons learned. Overall, this work is a feel-good retelling of Eli's favorite stories, without much added depth. Eli's work has been overall contained to hockey, NASCAR, Alabama football and basketball. If you're familiar with any of these sports, there will be many stories that will be quite enjoyable and fun to read. If you're not, but have some idea of the benefit of sport, there are stories that will make you laugh, or make you stop to think for a moment. All in all, a fine book.
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From Peanuts to the Pressbox, October 9, 2009
This review is from: From Peanuts to the Pressbox: Insider Sports Stories from a Life Behind the Mic (Hardcover)
I would by no means count myself a sports fanatic. I enjoy seeing sports on TV and occasionally I will catch a live event. I picked up Eli Gold's book "From Peanuts to the Pressbox" not really knowing what to expect. I can tell you that after the first chapter I was hooked and by the end I had been reminded of what I love about sports. The events themselves, Eli is a fan and it shows in this book. Eli tells the story of his life by recalling events he has seen on the court and the experiences that got him to each of those events. Told in a refreshing conversational style I often had to remind myself that I was not sitting around the table with him having coffee swapping stories. Starting from his childhood selling peanuts to be close to the action he shows us all what we can do if we only hold on to our dreams. Realizing his through his dedication and hard work he has done everything he wanted to and truly lived his life the way he chooses to. From Peanuts to the Pressbox is a must read.
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Eli Gold Sports Announcer, November 4, 2009
This review is from: From Peanuts to the Pressbox: Insider Sports Stories from a Life Behind the Mic (Hardcover)
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I was interested in this book because I had listened to Eli Gold broadcast many University of Alabama basketball and football games. In the book he relates his almost unquenchable desire to be a radio broadcaster. He is to be admired for his determination to reach his goal. Education was of no importance to him as he felt he only needed to gain the opportunity to obtain experience. Much of the book is related to broadcasting of NASCAR and hockey games. Therefore I was somewhat disappointed in the book as my sports interest is mainly confined to football and basketball. Broadcasting enabled him to meet quite a number of interesting, well known people. particularly in the sports and broadcasting fields. I believe anyone with an interest in a wide range of sports would find the book to be to their liking.
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