AND THEY CALL THEM GAMES [Hardcover]

Richard C. Yarbrough (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 220 pages
• Publisher: Mercer University Press; First Edition edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865547068
• ISBN-13: 978-0865547063
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,848,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good fast read, October 18, 2000

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This review is from: AND THEY CALL THEM GAMES (Hardcover)

Dick Yarbrough's well written book really tells it like it is (was) with no holds barred. It is a fascinating behind-the-scenes peek into the very political upper levels of planning and running the Atlanta Olympic games. I highly recommend it to everyone. It is a must-read for Atlanta residents!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know about Atlanta and the Olympics, October 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: AND THEY CALL THEM GAMES (Hardcover)

I was always suspicious about the goings-on behind the scenes during preparation for the Olympics in Atlanta.While Richard Yarbrough's book has not completely convinced me that all was well, it awakened me to the fact that the folks working in the trenches performed admirably under very adverse circumstances. It also confirmed my belief that the Committee's goals were undermined by a selfish and greedy city government. Yarbrough's account of preparation for the games, the bombing of Centennial Park and the competition is must reading for those who, like me, need to know the truth. Good going, Richard!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great behind the scenes look at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, August 2, 2003

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This review is from: AND THEY CALL THEM GAMES (Hardcover)

The author was the public relations spokesperson for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, thus he had a great insiders perspective. He includes insightful insider stories. Great read!