All That Counts Contributor(s): Scalise, Frank (Author) |
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ISBN: 154545843X ISBN-13: 9781545458433 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $15.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Sports |
Dewey: FIC |
Physical Information: 0.71" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.89 lbs) 318 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: All That Counts is a novel about life and a man's discovery about what is truly important in it. Graham Wilson is a thirty-something recreational hockey player who decides to follow a long-held desire to become a goaltender. His transition is both comedic and inspiring as he seeks to challenge himself in the midst of a mundane life. Also on display is the curious paradox of the recreational game in American culture (i.e., it means everything, but it is only a game, but it is more than a game, but...). When his team's regular goalie leaves, Graham steps unsteadily into the crease, causing conflict on a team that is used to winning. Graham's journey is a microcosm of life. Humor, inspiration, camaraderie, love and spite all make their appearances both on and off the ice as Graham struggles to learn what truly is "all that counts." |