As an American Aussie Rules fan, it has been impossible for me to find books on the game. This look at the more recent history of the Geelong Football Club is a godsend. I loved reading about the downs and then up that the club and the town went through over the years. It is well researched and has many first hand accounts from people involved with the club. As a Collingwood fan, this book made me look at the Geelong club in a different light. Not enough to convince me to change allegiances, for as I say, the only thing worse than changing your club is cheating on your wife, and it's not that much worse.
Five stars
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
The Last Innocents: The Los Angeles Dodgers of the 1960's
by Michael Leahy
by Michael Leahy
An excellent look at the Dodgers of the 60's and the things
going on around them. From Koufax to Wills to Parker, it is an
intriguing look at the team and the times. I would wholeheartedly
recommend this book to baseball fans and history buffs alike.
Mourinho
José Mourinho: The Art of Winning
by Andrew Kirby
by Andrew Kirby
An excellent study of one of the world's most iconic
managers. Love him of hate him (which I believe the majority do),
Mourinho is a fascinating character. It will be interesting to see where
he leads Man U and the wolves are already out after three successive
losses. The author delves into both sides of Mourinho's complex
character. A great read.
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