The Meaning Of Sports
by Michael Mandelbaum
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Author: Michael MandelbaumEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-05-10
ISBN: 1586483307
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: PublicAffairs
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Book Review: AN EXTRAORDINARY BOOK: FUN TO READ AND PROFOUND, AS WELL
Summary: 5 Stars
Of all the books on sports that I've read---well over 100 during the last 25 years---this is far and away the best. It was a Fathers Day present to me, and it was the perfect gift. It is written in a lively, readable style, and truly explains the magnetic pull that these three sports have on their fans. Whether you're a fan, or a sports widow or widower, this is the book to read in order to understand why hundreds of millions of us are so drawn to baseball, football and basketball. It is also extremely perceptive about soccer and hockey. A great gift, and a great pleasure to read and admire. I highly recommend it.
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