Gods at Play by Tom Callahan
A beautifully observed narrative of American sport: character, grit, tragedy, unremarked heroism, and, always, the illuminating story behind the story.
The best sports book on the market is Gods at Play by Tom CallahanBuy it, read it, and thank me later. -- Dan Shaughnessy - Boston Globe
Gods at Play has a beguiling charm. -- David M. Shribman - Wall Street Journal
You're almost guaranteed to learn something new about many sports legends ... [Callahan] has been intimately involved in the sports world since the 1960s and has plenty of tales to tell and wisdom to dispense. -- Joshua Axelrod - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sometimes, a book comes along that hits the reader's sweet spot - a book that you enjoy from beginning to end, and are a little sorry that it has ended. For me, at least, Gods at Play by Tom Callahan was such a book. ... Not everyone will love it like I did, but most will enjoy it thoroughly. -- Budd Bailey - Buffalo Sports Page
With grace and humanity, Callahan's seamless mixture of tales from his own career and wisdom gleaned from the athletes he covered makes for a strong offering all around. Lyrical. A resonant memoir. -- Publishers Weekly
Sports fans will find a smooth and pleasant ride on this trip back in time. -- Kirkus Reviews
Gods at Play has a beguiling charm. -- David M. Shribman - Wall Street Journal
You're almost guaranteed to learn something new about many sports legends ... [Callahan] has been intimately involved in the sports world since the 1960s and has plenty of tales to tell and wisdom to dispense. -- Joshua Axelrod - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sometimes, a book comes along that hits the reader's sweet spot - a book that you enjoy from beginning to end, and are a little sorry that it has ended. For me, at least, Gods at Play by Tom Callahan was such a book. ... Not everyone will love it like I did, but most will enjoy it thoroughly. -- Budd Bailey - Buffalo Sports Page
With grace and humanity, Callahan's seamless mixture of tales from his own career and wisdom gleaned from the athletes he covered makes for a strong offering all around. Lyrical. A resonant memoir. -- Publishers Weekly
Sports fans will find a smooth and pleasant ride on this trip back in time. -- Kirkus Reviews
Tom Callahan, a former senior writer at Time and sports columnist at the Washington Post, is the author of nine books, including The GM and the New York Times bestseller Johnny U. He lives in Reston, Virginia.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781324004271 |
| ISBN 10 | 1324004274 |
| Title | Gods at Play |
| Author | Tom Callahan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2020-09-22 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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