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Published by It Books, 2004
ISBN 10: 0060739312ISBN 13: 9780060739317
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: New.
Published by HarperCollins: PerennialCurrents, New York, NY, 2004
Seller: Black Cat Hill Books, Oregon City, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Paperback. First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of a scuff near the outsided edge of the front panel; the pages have tanned slightly, due to aging. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 302pp. First published in hardcover in 2003 by William Morrow. Trade Paperback. Using a structure similar to George Will's Men at Work, Freeman dedicates sections of his new book to coaches, players and executives, employing their stories as jumping off points to discuss the inner working of the NFL. Employing his insider connections and investigative journalism skills, Freeman, who covers football for the New York Times, doesn't shy away from the critical issues facing the league, such as a financial system that can leave players with little money and tenuous job security or the high-profile domestic abuse cases that have become all too common among the league's players in recent years. He explores not only the health risks to players who use their bodies as battering rams but also the health issues facing workaholic NFL coaches. Given America's obsession with celebrities' personal lives, the book's most stunning revelation comes from Steven Thompson (an alias), a gay NFL player who claims there are currently "100 to 200 gay and bisexual" players in the league. Freeman reports on all these issues with passion and compassion, almost always giving thoughtful consideration to both sides of the story while also suggesting viable solutions to the league's problems. Freeman's courage to tackle the sport's biggest issues and his insider's expertise make this a must read for football fanatics coast to coast. This is one of those books that gives you a "wow" feeling afterward, you can hardly believe what you just read. The author knows a lot of people and goes behind the scenes and undercover, he shows how the teams actually spy on their players! And how a player is actually drafted. It's tough reading because you see how mean and unforgiving the game and the team is to a player. You see how ruthless a game football can be. You respect the football players a lot more, because you see how much pain they always have to suffer in their job, and how much they damage their bodies. The author talks a lot about history and individual stories here, which makes his book familiar and very interesting. First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated.
Published by It Books, 2004
ISBN 10: 0060739312ISBN 13: 9780060739317
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Published by Quill, 2004
ISBN 10: 0060739312ISBN 13: 9780060739317
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 302 pages. 7.75x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.
Published by It Books, 2004
ISBN 10: 0060739312ISBN 13: 9780060739317
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: New.
Published by It Books, 2004
ISBN 10: 0060739312ISBN 13: 9780060739317
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.