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Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
The latest edition in the Best American Sports Writing series features 25 pieces of cracker-jack writing from some of the country's best known sports journalists. In keeping with the tradition of the series, the new volume includes articles on some of the country's most famous athletes Barry Bonds (by David Grann), Shaquille O'Neal (by Rebecca Mead) as well as stories on little-known people one-legged marathon runner Jim MacLaren (written by Elizabeth Gilbert), golfer and Vietnam veteran Walter Donaldson (by Bill Plaschke). Many of the stories are poignant, either in describing how sports helped a person cope with a difficult situation or in relating the downfall of a celebrated personality. Among the best are David Grann's look at the softer side of Barry Bonds; Michael Leahy's piece on Michael Jordan's "love of risk"; and Terry Pluto's profile of the 275-pound autistic waterboy for the Hudson High football team. Although there are millions of words written about sports every year, Bissinger has managed to assemble stories that bring a fresh perspective to their subject; there are no often-told stories of faded glory days.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From Booklist
Typically this annual collection is peppered with a who's who of sports journalism. Bissinger, this year's editor, takes a less-traveled path, emphasizing fine work by writers who don't happen to be household names. For example, there is James McKean, who once played basketball for Jud Heathcote when the legendary Michigan State coach was at Washington State. What can a basketball coach have taught a young man whose career interests were poetry and teaching? Plenty, as McKean thoughtfully relates in "Playing for Jud." Also on the subject of basketball coaches, Elizabeth Kaye's Los Angeles magazine profile of Laker coach Phil Jackson is revealing, thoughtful, and wry, much like the man himself. Other highlights include Michael Agovino's cautionary but affectionate account of a childhood dominated by point spreads, in My Dad, the Bookie. For fans of great sportswriting, this annual is always much anticipated and enjoyed. Wes Lukowsky
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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The latest edition in the Best American Sports Writing series features 25 pieces of cracker-jack writing from some of the country's best known sports journalists. In keeping with the tradition of the series, the new volume includes articles on some of the country's most famous athletes Barry Bonds (by David Grann), Shaquille O'Neal (by Rebecca Mead) as well as stories on little-known people one-legged marathon runner Jim MacLaren (written by Elizabeth Gilbert), golfer and Vietnam veteran Walter Donaldson (by Bill Plaschke). Many of the stories are poignant, either in describing how sports helped a person cope with a difficult situation or in relating the downfall of a celebrated personality. Among the best are David Grann's look at the softer side of Barry Bonds; Michael Leahy's piece on Michael Jordan's "love of risk"; and Terry Pluto's profile of the 275-pound autistic waterboy for the Hudson High football team. Although there are millions of words written about sports every year, Bissinger has managed to assemble stories that bring a fresh perspective to their subject; there are no often-told stories of faded glory days.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From Booklist
Typically this annual collection is peppered with a who's who of sports journalism. Bissinger, this year's editor, takes a less-traveled path, emphasizing fine work by writers who don't happen to be household names. For example, there is James McKean, who once played basketball for Jud Heathcote when the legendary Michigan State coach was at Washington State. What can a basketball coach have taught a young man whose career interests were poetry and teaching? Plenty, as McKean thoughtfully relates in "Playing for Jud." Also on the subject of basketball coaches, Elizabeth Kaye's Los Angeles magazine profile of Laker coach Phil Jackson is revealing, thoughtful, and wry, much like the man himself. Other highlights include Michael Agovino's cautionary but affectionate account of a childhood dominated by point spreads, in My Dad, the Bookie. For fans of great sportswriting, this annual is always much anticipated and enjoyed. Wes Lukowsky
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
See all Editorial Reviews
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