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Title: Zero Tollerance: An Intimate Memoir by the Man Who Revolutionized Figure Skating by Toller Cranston, Martha Lowder Kimball ISBN: 0-7710-2335-9 Publisher: McClelland & Stewart Pub. Date: 01 October, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.38 (13 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The Man and the Book are the Same
Comment: Toller Cranston is a man of many words, often contradictory and he likes it that way. Zero Tollerance is pure Toller through and through. I have known Toller as a friend since 1995 and having spent a lot of time in his company, I find him probably the most entertaining and most interesting person on earth. His observations and subsequent commentary on just about everything are often profound and never boring. Some parts of this new book will have you on the floor in stitches. His insecurities about life come through loud and clear, only now he's willing to talk about it up front. Enjoy this fun book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Zero Tolarence; and, not all remembered correctly.
Comment: I skated with Toller, as a principal, at Radio City Music Hall in the production of ICE, in New York City. I must admit that this book is extremely entertaining!! A must read for figure skaters and fans. But I was there! And though Toller said there was no closing night party, there was. Toller and I were there along with Peggy Flemming, Robin Cousins, and the rest of the cast. Plus, its producer: Bob Shipstad and choreographer: Sara Kawahara and pair skater, soon to become one of skatings most innovative producers and choreographers, Sandra Bezic.
But anything Toller writes is his interpretation, which is slightly different to what actually happened. Still, take it with a grain of salt -- and enjoy. I think Toller is one of the greatest skaters -- of any era. And perhaps the most esoteric skater of all time. I'll buy anything he writes and enjoy (if not agree)every word. His books are hilarious and witty.
Rating: 1
Summary: Only readable for the mildly humorous writing style
Comment: What a disppointment! As other reviewers have stated, I too enjoyed Mr. Cranston's skating. I had read this in anticipation of his new book coming out, but now I will save my money.
There are some moderately interesting descriptions of skating tours in Japan and Central America. There are some vague descriptions of salacious or bizarre encounters with famous people. It should be a lot more interesting than it is. But Mr Cranston fails to make his era live for the reader, and he fails to offer any analysis of his decisions, making the book essentially pointless. Furthermore, any humor he achieves is ruined by two parallel themes: How great and Artistic Toller is, and how much he has Suffered. These themes were singularly unconvincing. ...
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Title: When Hell Freezes over: Should I Bring My Skates by Toller Cranston, Martha Lowder Kimball ISBN: 0771023375 Publisher: McClelland & Stewart Pub. Date: 01 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Talking Figure Skating: Behind the Scenes in the World's Most Glamorous Sport by Beverley Smith ISBN: 077108109X Publisher: McClelland & Stewart Ltd Pub. Date: 01 September, 1998 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The Second Mark: Courage, Corruption, and the Battle for Olympic Gold by Joy Goodwin ISBN: 074324527X Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 04 March, 2004 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: Frozen Assets: The New Order of Figure Skating by Mark A. Lund, Mark Lund ISBN: 0972140204 Publisher: Ashton International Media Pub. Date: 01 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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