Wow! Where do I begin? First let me say that this is a good book. It is a snapshot of a time and a place and a life. To me it is fascinating. The Man Called Red by N.B. "Red" Sorensen takes place in another...

I must admit, I am a part of that demographic that the NFL seems to be highly covetous of. The focus of many marketing dollars, special colored jerseys, even encouraging the league to recognize breast cancer awareness month in October of every year by having...

The Corridor of Uncertainty by Nihar Suthar begins with a recap of the many enjoyable parts of the game of cricket, following a brief overview of the Afghan political situation since the 1970s. After discussing the power struggles within the country, as well as the...

The Puck Stops Here: Hockey Players' Healthy Eating Handbook by author Roxanne Tuomela (a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach) is an informative health and nutrition guide for athletes. In the introduction, the author states: “Well, the puck stops here!...I celebrate you for taking responsibility for...

Denny McLain, author of The Art of Pitching, played for the Detroit Tigers. In the introduction, Denny McLain offers some excellent advice for those who want to be Major League pitchers. “First always think about an education. In today’s game they want smart guys, guys...

The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family and Ducks Built A Dynasty is a very colorful, entertaining and rewarding book. Authors Willie and Korie Robertson, along with Mark Schlabach, allow the reader to see within the lives of the Robertson family, revealing both the good...

I must begin the review of "The Walk-On: Inside Northwestern'S Rise From Cellar Dweller to Big Ten Champ" by Matt Stewartby admitting that I do not know a lot about football. However, this book is about much more than football. My first step was to...

Take a seat in the stands and feel the excitement growing as the players are introduced and take their positions on the court. Can you see them? Hear the balls hit the rackets and the sound of the players moving across the court as the...

The life of any sports professional can be hectic and hard on the family. "The Education of a Tennis Player" is the account of Rod Laver, the only tennis player to have ever won all four major tennis titles. With two Grand Slams and a...