I enjoyed the layout of the book, with a personal diary of the 1978-79 season interrupted by Dryden's thoughts on certain players or situations. Dryden's cerebral nature is manifest throughout and his contemplative style stifles much of the excitement one would get from reading a sport's novel. February 4th 2005 My friend was so proud that he grew up with Ken Dryden and proudly talked about his friendship. Came in excellent condition by seller, even though listed only as 'Good'.
A game of tradition, history, a rich past it is apparent the 1967 expansion changed the game forever. The machine learned model takes into account factors including: the age of a review, helpfulness votes by customers and whether the reviews are from verified purchases.Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Not really for goon hockey or gossip fanatics but for hockey purists who want to know about what it was like as a pro not only on the ice but the downtime off the ice. The Hockey News"[Dryden] has written a very special book, possibly the best [hockey book] I have ever read. But beyond that, Dryden reflects on life on the road, in the spotlight, and on the ice, offering up a rare inside look at the game of hockey, and a profoundly personal memoir.This commemorative edition marks the 20th anniversary of Take a journey back to the heart and soul of the game with this timeless hockey classic. This backstage look at one of hockey's greatest teams remains one of the best books ever published on any sport. I can’t tell you how putrid I think this book is and how unimpressed I am with Ken Dryden the man. Ken writes about his peers and always finds ways to compliment them while still giving the straight story, or so it seems. I don't follow the game anymore but I did back then and Montreal was "my" team. My friend was so proud that heFor me a tough read as I am not really a sports fan. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations I never once saw Ken Dryden play nor have I ever seen a game with one of the teams he describes, but the book is about so much more. He played TENNIS BALL hockey in his back yard! | 2013 The Game Hockey Book- Ken Dryden, Montreal CanadiensNew York Islanders 1980-81 Yearbook, Stanley Cup Champs! What a winner. He said that the book is the best hockey book that he has ever read. Ken Dryden is a great writer and amazing athlete. In The Game, Dryden captures the essence of the sport and what it means to all hockey fans. Maybe it’s how Dryden’s insights, and writing, stand up through the decades. Now my dream is finished. Hey great. "The sports book of the year, or maybe the decade, or maybe the century." I eventually got the 30th anniversary book out of the library. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.Lessons of resistance in the 1960s for today. The Game: 30th Anniversary Edition
I did find that The Game is considered by many to be the greatest book about hockey ever written, and I can see why. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number.The Game is acknowledged as the best hockey book ever written, and as one of the best sports books of all time. His rich descriptions of a period of action, the first intermission and the teammates and coaches who have made his time in the sport so fulfilling are amazing, and I will not dispute that this is the best book ever written about hockey.Everything you ever wanted to know about hockey, from the inside of the goalie mask, arguably the best spot on the ice. While it's not all about Dryden's life, it gives an exciting look into the amazing characters that once graced the Forum locker room. Dryden is introspective and philosophical, asking questions about himself and the sport that few others would consider, let alone put to page. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages that interest you.After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages that interest you. Select your address Unless you're a Canadiens fan, it isn't essential. I know he helped Montreal win five Stanley Cups in eight years. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. One is Daniel Okrent's "Nine Innings." ""If you haven’t seen hockey through Dryden’s eyes, you should. "The sports book of the year, or maybe the decade, or maybe the century.