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Title: Where the Game Matters Most: A Last Championship Season in Indiana High School Basketball by William Gildea, John Wooden ISBN: 1-892049-21-X Publisher: Triumph Books Pub. Date: May, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 (10 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A MUST READ for any high school basketball fan.
Comment: While I agree with the earlier review, that the teams profiled, didn't advance as far as you may have originally expected; I also feel that is part of the beauty of the book (and Hoosier basketball itself). Anything can happen on a given night and the giants can fall to the Davids. This is the exact purpose of the book and why so many Hoosier basketball fans are unhappy with the delineation of their sacred tournament.
I found myself seated in many of the gyms depicted in the book, as the games were described. I was on the edge of my seat, surrounded by the atmosphere of the noisy arenas, the smell of hotdogs and popcorn. I don't think anyone could ask for more from any written work.
While this will be a great read for most Indiana basketball fans, it should also be a delight for anyone who enjoys sports at its purist form; one where the athletes play simply for pride and enjoyment, rather than a larger chunk of the corporate puzzle.
I've read it twice now, and when it returns from the autograph circuit I've sent it on, courtesy of the post office, I'm sure I'll read it again.
Rating: 4
Summary: Interesting look at Hoosier Hoops
Comment: A year in the life of a number of teams from all over the state of Indiana. This book profiles the last year of one class basketball--"as it should be."
Who will win Mr. Basketball--The best player in the state or the one with the best publicity machine? Does race matter?
While the writing style is easy to read, it's almost like reading newspaper accounts and this is the only thing keeping this book from 5 stars.
This book reminds me of listening to 1190 AM WOWO and the crazy call in shows where scores are reported from all over the state with brief summaries. You hit all the big games for the top stars for the year. And of course there still lives the dream of the small school David conquering the Goliath of New Castle Chrysler etc...
Truly a three point basket!
Rating: 5
Summary: Exceptional
Comment: Great for anyone who loves basketball or interested in Indiana history. Easy for anyone to read, yet remains engaging.
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Title: More Jumble Crosswords: Jumble + Crosswords = Brain Bender Fun by David L. Hoyt, Tribune Media Services ISBN: 1572433868 Publisher: Triumph Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Jumble Crosswords: A New Twist on an Old Favorite by Tribune Media Services, Triumph Books ISBN: 1572433477 Publisher: Triumph Books Pub. Date: August, 1999 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: My Life On a Napkin: Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams & Coaching the Runnin'utes by Rick Majerus ISBN: 0786884452 Publisher: Hyperion Pub. Date: 29 March, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Fall River Dreams : A Team's Quest for Glory, A Town's Search for It's Soul by Bill Reynolds ISBN: 0312134916 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 15 September, 1995 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Colossal Jumble by Tribune Media Services ISBN: 1572434902 Publisher: Triumph Books Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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