Total Page : 304
Publisher : W W Norton Company
Publication Date : 2006 09 02
>> Casual football fans will love this book
What a great book Michael Lewis not only knows how to put together a captivating story he does so with subtle wit and plenty of insight His meticulous research is obvious he ll casually mention a former player and then go into detail about that player s career and its importance to the history of football over several pages It definitely adds to the scope of the topic
Born and raised in New Orleans before studying at Princeton and eventually trading bonds for Salomon Brothers Lewis is a perfect candidate to tell this story because of his affection for the people of the American South Although he goes into detail about the serious socioeconomic problems that divide up Memphis and touches upon the shady dealings of college football recruiters he shows us that the people associated with Briarcrest Christian School are huge hearted people who love God and football and church who treat their peers with respect and compassion The Southern culture is completely different from the California bubble I ve grown up in yet I can t help but admire the Tuohy family the athletic coaches teachers tutors the principal the social workers and everyone else in the community who not only gave Michael a leg up but went the extra mile for their community in general without any obvious personal gain
Another incredible thing about this book at least for me was how cool it was when Bill Walsh and Bill Parcells and Nick Saban and Ed Orgeron made cameos in the story because these are people I would read about in the news or see making formal announcements at press conferences but never knew So when Lewis writes about Saban s sharp suits and impeccable manners Orgeron s barely intelligible drawl and nonstop enthusiasm about a frustrated and disappointed Bill Walsh who couldn t even look into the eyes of his players on the flight home from a playoff loss I was starry eyed These guys are celebrities to me whom I admire for their passion and dedication to their craft
Also the occasional investment banking analogy was amusingly out of left field Plus the book had a countless number of hilarious moments These guys and gals may be serious business on the field and in the classroom but they really know how to crack a joke or break the tension
I watched the movie after reading the book and I was surprised at how accurate the filmmakers were at capturing the spirit of the people involved For a casual movie fan the film is enough but if you like both the movie and football I cannot recommend this book enough
>> not impressed
I found myself skipping page after page of football history At first it was interesting but soon got out of hand Watch the DVD it s better
>> Great condition
The seller was responsive and efficient and the product was in the exact condition described
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