Wayne Gretzky's Ghost: And Other Tales from a Lifetime in Hockey
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (615 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0307357422 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is an Officer of the Order of Canada, and was described in the citation as one of Canada's "most gifted storytellers." His most recent book is Northern Light: The Enduring Mystery of Tom Thomson and the Woman Who Loved Him. A regular columnist at the Globe and Mail, MacGregor's journalism has garnered four National Magazine Awards and eight National Newspaper Award nominations. ROY MacGREGOR is the acclaimed and bestselling author of Home Team:
Brian Maitland said best writing on hockey. Roy MacGregor is Canada's best writer on hockey, and this is a compilation of his best articles on the sport from various magazines and newspapers he's been published in.The book is broken up into sections and the best are when he writes on the Legends of the Game and Stars of now. You learn so much that really I wonder why I'm not checking the Ottawa Citizen Web site every week. Who knew "Burnaby" Joe Sakic really is Vancouver Joe and only played his minor hockey in Burnaby? He grew up in. annonymus said one of the best and most detalied books i've ever read. I absolutely loved this book and I would recommend this to hockey or sports fan for that matter. the writing is superb and the detail that was put into this is so spot on that if your a fan of this guys writing you would not be disappointed. I love how the characters are portrayed by him are so true to how they actually spot on with what they are in real life. this is a fictional story but all of the numbers and facts are spot on. totally worth reading for any old school hockey fans or spo. Beautifully written stories. Great book to keep beside your bed. Beautifully written stories. Great book to keep beside your bed. This is the kind of book you keep picking up just to read a story. They are so well written they keep entertaining. Even for a person whose native language is not english. This book is still pretty easy to read.Would almost say.a must read for every hockey fan!
For nearly 40 years, Roy MacGregor has brought our national sport alive on the pages of Canada's newspapers and magazines, and now the best of this writing is available in a volume that's a must-read for any hockey fan. While many of their stories play out on the ice, some of the most compelling take place away from it--Ted Nolan's struggle for acceptance, Swift Current's remarkable rise, the many tribulations of Bob Gainey and Guy Lafleur. Who could offer a better perspective on the game than a writer who, playing as a youngster, had to face an onrushing phenom from Parry Sound named Bobby Orr? When it comes to hockey, Roy MacGregor has seen (and in some cases, done) it all; in Wayne Gretzky's Ghost, with newly added updates and reflections on each article, he shares these and many other highlights from his storied career.. He covers a list of hockey legends--players like Borje Salming, Jean Beliveau, Bobby Clarke--and legends in the making--Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, the Sedin twins
Hit the mute button and read a couple of MacGregor pieces instead. Next time you're watching the game and Don Cherry comes on, do yourself a favour. You'll be glad you did." Ottawa Citizen"The best hockey writer of his generation." The Gazette "Illuminates many corners of the game. "Wayne Gretzky's Ghost will make the perfect gift. Brings the perspective of not only of a reporter, but of a fan, and player." Winnipeg Free Press. This very personal collection offers an unique inside look from someone who has made a living--and a lifetime--out of loving Canada's game." CBC Books"The Harper government should just go ahead and designate Roy MacGregor a national treasure and be done with it