| Coach Lib/E: 25 Writers Reflect on People Who Made a Difference Contributor(s): Various Authors (Author), Blauner, Andrew (Editor), Bradley, Bill (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1478931698 ISBN-13: 9781478931690 Publisher: Hachette Book Group OUR PRICE: $80.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Coaching - General - Sports & Recreation | Essays |
| Dewey: 796.077 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Twenty-five celebrated writers share the encouraging words and timeless wisdom of the coaches who influenced their lives. For everyone who has heard the beloved whistle at the end of a grueling practice, only to eagerly await the next, Coach is a treasure trove of insights and wisdom from the mouths of those we cherish, seen through the eyes of those we admire most. This book offers the reflections of twenty-five notable authors and writers who reveal their experiences, both good and bad, with the athletic coaches who changed and influenced their lives, irrevocably. This collection celebrates those special people whose inspiration and influence make us believe that we are greater than the sum of our parts. |
Contributor Bio(s): Blauner, Andrew: - Andrew Blauner is the founder of Blauner Books Literary Agency. He is the editor of Coach: 25 Writers Reflect on People Who Made a Difference; Brothers: 26 Stories of Love and Rivalry; and Central Park: An Anthology. He is also coeditor of Anatomy of Baseball. A graduate of Brown University and Columbia Business School, he is a member of PEN and the National Book Critic Circle. Bradley, Bill: - "Bill Bradley served in the U.S. Senate from 1979-1997 representing the state of New Jersey. In 2000, he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. Before serving in the Senate, he was an Olympic gold medalist in 1964 and a professional basketball player with the New York Knicks from 1967-1977 during which time they won two NBA championships. Bradley is the author of six books on American politics, culture, and economy, including Time Present, Time Past, The New American Story, and Values of the Game - all New York Times bestsellers. Currently, Senator Bradley is a Managing Director of Allen & Company LLC and the host of American Voices, a weekly show on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio that highlights the remarkable accomplishments of Americans both famous and unknown."Various Narrators: - Coming soon... |