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Coach: 25 Writers Reflect on People Who Made a Difference

By Andrew Blauner (Editor), Foreward by Bill Bradley

Publisher: Warner Books, Incorporated, November 2006
ISBN: 0446694592
MY HERO recommends this book to readers of all age groups.
From the Publisher
In this extraordinary anthology, twenty-five of the finest writers of our time reflect on the unforgettable athletic coaches who irrevocably influenced them. You'll discover: Buzz Bissinger's memories of his grade-school coach, who taught how sports could help you express yourself...the connection between John Edgar Wideman and his boyhood basketball coach, whose tough lessons showed how far sports can take you...how Francine Prose forgave the shortcomings of her domineering old gym teacher...and the wondrous accomplishment of John Irving, whose wrestling coach taught him the hidden power of the underdog's bite.

For everyone who's heard the beloved whistle and been breathless after a grueling practice, only to eagerly await the next rousing lesson, Coach is a treasure trove of insights and wisdom from the mouths of those we cherish, seen through the eyes of those we admire most.

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