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Title: Sports in America
Author: James A. Michener
Narrator: Larry McKeever
Format: Unabridged
Length: 23 hrs and 28 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-08-15
Publisher: Random House Audio
Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes
Genres: History, American
Publisher's Summary:
Originally published in 1976, James A. Michener's explosive, spectacular Sports in America is a prescient examination of the crisis in American sports that is still unfolding to this day. Pro basketball players are banned for narcotics use while a Major League pitcher is arrested for smuggling drugs across the Mexican border. The NFL's "injury report" grows longer every Sunday. Corruption and recruiting violations plague collegiate sports as the "winning is everything" mentality trickles down to the Little League level. With his lifelong enthusiasm for sports in evidence, the incomparable Michener tackles this subject thoroughly and leaves us amazed and appalled by what we've learned yet still loving the games we grew up on.
Critic Reviews:
"A comprehensive, controversial examination of sports as a major force in American life." (
Los Angeles Times)
"Michener's life was saved by sports twice. In return, he has issued a long, lovingly critical, prodigiously researched account of the passions and politics of America at organized play. Rich in anecdote, source material and his own shrewd commentary." (
The New York Times Book Review)
"Like just about everything James Michener has produced,
Sports in America is a thoughtful, well-written document that's thoroughly researched.... For anyone interested in how the ball bounces in the U.S. of A., the answers are all here." (
Wall Street Journal)
Members Reviews:
A PARENT'S MUST READ BOOK
This "Sports in America" book is one I've loved deeply over the years and its relevancy, high value continues to current times. Any parent with children playing sports must read this book for direction on youth participation. Thank you for getting this to me so expeditiously, perfectly. Thank you!
... it is the kind of book I would have like to jump around in
I wish I had read a hard copy and not kindle because it is the kind of book I would have like to jump around in. Though dated as a lot has changed in sport since it was written, it was at the same time contemoorary and good to read where current issues started and how things developed i.e Title 9.
Three Stars
Much of the content is dated, but much of it still holds true. A worthwhile read.
Five Stars
Published in 1976. Michener was way ahead of the times. Comprehensive and insightful.
Textbook perfect
Wonderfully presented in library quality protective cover.
Sited a study from this book in 1978 and then couldn't find it again.
There it is for all to see.
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Title: Sports in America
Author: James A. Michener
Narrator: Larry McKeever
Format: Unabridged
Length: 23 hrs and 28 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-08-15
Publisher: Random House Audio
Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes
Genres: History, American
Publisher's Summary:
Originally published in 1976, James A. Michener's explosive, spectacular Sports in America is a prescient examination of the crisis in American sports that is still unfolding to this day. Pro basketball players are banned for narcotics use while a Major League pitcher is arrested for smuggling drugs across the Mexican border. The NFL's "injury report" grows longer every Sunday. Corruption and recruiting violations plague collegiate sports as the "winning is everything" mentality trickles down to the Little League level. With his lifelong enthusiasm for sports in evidence, the incomparable Michener tackles this subject thoroughly and leaves us amazed and appalled by what we've learned yet still loving the games we grew up on.
Critic Reviews:
"A comprehensive, controversial examination of sports as a major force in American life." (
Los Angeles Times)
"Michener's life was saved by sports twice. In return, he has issued a long, lovingly critical, prodigiously researched account of the passions and politics of America at organized play. Rich in anecdote, source material and his own shrewd commentary." (
The New York Times Book Review)
"Like just about everything James Michener has produced,
Sports in America is a thoughtful, well-written document that's thoroughly researched.... For anyone interested in how the ball bounces in the U.S. of A., the answers are all here." (
Wall Street Journal)
Members Reviews:
A PARENT'S MUST READ BOOK
This "Sports in America" book is one I've loved deeply over the years and its relevancy, high value continues to current times. Any parent with children playing sports must read this book for direction on youth participation. Thank you for getting this to me so expeditiously, perfectly. Thank you!
... it is the kind of book I would have like to jump around in
I wish I had read a hard copy and not kindle because it is the kind of book I would have like to jump around in. Though dated as a lot has changed in sport since it was written, it was at the same time contemoorary and good to read where current issues started and how things developed i.e Title 9.
Three Stars
Much of the content is dated, but much of it still holds true. A worthwhile read.
Five Stars
Published in 1976. Michener was way ahead of the times. Comprehensive and insightful.
Textbook perfect
Wonderfully presented in library quality protective cover.
Sited a study from this book in 1978 and then couldn't find it again.
There it is for all to see.