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Open Ice: Reflections and Confessions of a Hockey Lifer
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| Part No: | 0470153059 |
| Manufacturer: | Wiley |
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| Customer Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
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- ISBN13: 9780470153055
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
OPEN ICE In this new collection of exquisitely crafted essays, veteran sports writer Jack Falla writes about hockey as he has seen and experienced it over the past fifty years. Reflections on the game, its personalities and arenas, and twenty-five years of commitment to creating his backyard rink are woven into family memories and other fond remembrances.
A heartwarming and amusing collection, Open Ice is sure to touch every hockey fan and all those who have grown up loving the game.
Praise for Jack Falla's Previous Collection of Essays, Home Ice
“literary hot chocolate that will warm your heart.”
—The New York Times
“While Home Ice may be a book about hockey and the charm of backyard rinks, it is more than that, too. It is a book about relationships—between fathers and sons, husbands and wives—and how the game can bridge the gaps that commonly occur between generations in a family... It's a treasure and one that readers will be happy they searched out. Possibly the best hockey book since Ken Dryden's The Game.”
—The Globe & Mail
“A gentle and powerful book.”
—Dave Bidini, Author of
Tropic of Hockey and The Best Game You Can Name.
| excellent read | 2010-01-11 | 5 / 5 |
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| I received this for Christmas and before I had a chance to read it my dad had it read. The book was a great read. |
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| I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BOOK. MR FALLA HAS PUT INTO WORDS HOW I FEEL ABOUT HOCKEY. HE REALLY CONNECTED WITH ME. I BOUGHT THE BOOK WHEN IT WAS FIRST RELEASED, AND READ IT IN A RECORD PACE. I WAS VERY DISSAPOINTED TO LEARN THAT HE HAD PASSED, AND WISHED I COULD'VE MET HIM TO TELL HIM HOW MUCH THIS BOOK MEANS TO ME. THIS IS A MUST READ FOR ANYONE WHO HAS ANY INTEREST IN HOCKEY. YOU GET A GREAT DEAL OF APPRECIATION FOR THE RICH HISTORY OF HOCKEY....AND THE PASSIONED FAN. THANK YOU TO MR. FALLA, AND HIS FAMILY FOR SHARING SUCH GREAT MEMORIES. |
| A Pleasure | 2009-06-06 | 5 / 5 |
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| I will preface this by saying I have only read a chapter of this book. I am one of the people that helped him buy his new skates. He was a pleasure to talk with. Though I am not a hockey fan, I did enjoy listening to his stories. He was in the store for probably about an hour, maybe a little more just talking and trying on skates, but it was an hour that I still talk about to this day. I was saddened to hear of his passing and my sympathies go to his family. |
| A Literary Gift From the Late Jack Falla | 2009-01-25 | 5 / 5 |
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Quite simply, one of the great collections of stories yet written about any sport. As a quite avid reader, I usually find myself ripping through my current effort in hopes of getting to the next book straight away. But this afternoon was different. After reading one or two of the chapters, I would place the book on my coffee table and consider what I had just read. When I could not bear it any longer, I picked up where I left off.
Made more poignant due to the recent passing of Mr. Falla, "Open Ice" is breathtaking writing all the way through. I have my favorite stories, such as the funeral for Canadians legend Maurice Richard (you will learn the correct pronunciation of his name herein, as I did), but this is one book that will live forever in sports fans memories, as well as in the hearts of lovers of great writing. Thanks to you, Mr. Falla... |
| anticipation... | 2009-01-22 | 5 / 5 |
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| I'm anticipating a good read but haven't had the time to read yet. Anybody got a copy of 'home ice' u r willing to sell? |
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