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99: Stories of the Game by Wayne Gretzky (2016, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100399575472
ISBN-139780399575471
eBay Product ID (ePID)221416945
Product Key Features
Book Title99: Stories of the Game
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicHockey, Personal Memoirs, Sports
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorWayne Gretzky
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight23.8 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-036048
ReviewsPraise for 99: Stories of the Game The Great One delivers a personal history of the National Hockey League.... Gretzky's sense of his sport's history rings clearly throughout these pages, as if he is the tour guide of a museum in which he also has created some of the best art....This enjoyable book provides an overview that will educate longtime fans and relative newcomers alike.-- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for 99: Stories of the Game The Great One delivers a personal history of the National Hockey League.... Gretzky's sense of his sport's history rings clearly throughout these pages, as if he is the tour guide of a museum in which he also has created some of the best art....This enjoyable book provides an overview that will educate longtime fans and relative newcomers alike.-- Kirkus Reviews "One of the most enjoyable hockey books to be published in many years." -- Booklist, starred review "Arguably the best player in the history of hockey, [Gretzky] has written a warm and enthusiastic collection of memories and stories. This book showcases some of hockey's best moments through the keen eyes of an avid student, lover, and ambassador of the game. VERDICT: Essential for all hockey fans, old and new." -- Library Journal, Praise for 99: Stories of the Game The Great One delivers a personal history of the National Hockey League.... Gretzky's sense of his sport's history rings clearly throughout these pages, as if he is the tour guide of a museum in which he also has created some of the best art....This enjoyable book provides an overview that will educate longtime fans and relative newcomers alike.-- Kirkus Reviews "One of the most enjoyable hockey books to be published in many years." -- Booklist, starred review, Praise for 99: Stories of the Game "The Great One delivers a personal history of the National Hockey League...Gretzky's sense of his sport's history rings clearly throughout these pages, as if he is the tour guide of a museum in which he also has created some of the best art...This enjoyable book provides an overview that will educate longtime fans and relative newcomers alike."-- Kirkus Reviews "One of the most enjoyable hockey books to be published in many years." --Booklist ( s tarred review) "Arguably the best player in the history of hockey, [Gretzky] has written a warm and enthusiastic collection of memories and stories. This book showcases some of hockey's best moments through the keen eyes of an avid student, lover, and ambassador of the game. VERDICT: Essential for all hockey fans, old and new."-- Library Journal "Wayne Gretzky's 99 glides across a lifetime of high sticks and higher stakes." -- Vanity Fair, Praise for 99: Stories of the Game "The Great One delivers a personal history of the National Hockey League...Gretzky's sense of his sport's history rings clearly throughout these pages, as if he is the tour guide of a museum in which he also has created some of the best art...This enjoyable book provides an overview that will educate longtime fans and relative newcomers alike."-- Kirkus Reviews "One of the most enjoyable hockey books to be published in many years." --Booklist ( s tarred review) "Arguably the best player in the history of hockey, [Gretzky] has written a warm and enthusiastic collection of memories and stories. This book showcases some of hockey's best moments through the keen eyes of an avid student, lover, and ambassador of the game. VERDICT: Essential for all hockey fans, old and new."-- Library Journal, Praise for 99: Stories of the Game "The Great One delivers a personal history of the National Hockey League...Gretzky's sense of his sport's history rings clearly throughout these pages, as if he is the tour guide of a museum in which he also has created some of the best art...This enjoyable book provides an overview that will educate longtime fans and relative newcomers alike."-- Kirkus Reviews "One of the most enjoyable hockey books to be published in many years." --Booklist ( s tarred review) "Arguably the best player in the history of hockey, [Gretzky] has written a warm and enthusiastic collection of memories and stories. This book showcases some of hockey's best moments through the keen eyes of an avid student, lover, and ambassador of the game. VERDICT: Essential for all hockey fans, old and new."-- Library Journal "Wayne Gretzky's 99 glides across a lifetime of high sticks and higher stakes." -- Vanity Fair
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal796.962/64
SynopsisIn this sports memoir, Wayne Gretzky weaves memories of his legendary career with an inside look at professional hockey and the heroes and stories that inspired him. From minor-hockey phenomenon to Hall of Fame sensation, Wayne Gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming the stuff of legend. Dubbed "The Great One," he is considered by many to be the greatest hockey player who ever lived. No one has seen more of the game than he has--but he has never discussed in depth just what it was he saw. For the first time, Gretzky discusses candidly what the game looks like to him and introduces us to the people who inspired and motivated him: mentors, teammates, rivals, the famous and the lesser known. Weaving together lives and moments from an extraordinary career, he reflects on the players who inflamed his imagination when he was a kid, the way he himself figured in the dreams of so many who came after; takes us onto the ice and into the dressing rooms to meet the friends who stood by him and the rivals who spurred him to greater heights; shows us some of the famous moments in hockey history through the eyes of someone who regularly made that history. Warm, direct, and revelatory, it is a book that gives us number 99, the man and the player, like never before., "The Great One" weaves memories of his legendary career with an inside look at the sport of professional hockey, and the heroes and stories that inspired him. From minor-hockey phenomenon to Hall of Fame sensation, Wayne Gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming the stuff of legend. Dubbed "The Great One," he is considered by many to be the greatest hockey player who ever lived. No one has seen more of the game than he has--but he has never discussed in depth just what it was he saw. For the first time, Gretzky discusses candidly what the game looks like to him and introduces us to the people who inspired and motivated him: mentors, teammates, rivals, the famous and the lesser known. Weaving together lives and moments from an extraordinary career, he reflects on the players who inflamed his imagination when he was a kid, the way he himself figured in the dreams of so many who came after; takes us onto the ice and into the dressing rooms to meet the friends who stood by him and the rivals who spurred him to greater heights; shows us some of the famous moments in hockey history through the eyes of someone who regularly made that history. Warm, direct, and revelatory, it is a book that gives us number 99, the man and the player, like never before.
LC Classification NumberGV848.5.G73G74 2016
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- 29 Apr, 2021
Only WG can tell these stories
Great stories from an amazing athlete. Can't wait to read them all.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Apr, 2017
Gretzky book
Not a real signature, I didn't read the fine print I guessVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Mar, 2023
A bit boring
Tried reading through, wanted to like it a lot but between the pace and writing style just couldn't trudge through itVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Sep, 2024
Loved it
Bought this for my son, he always wanted something of the great one ❤️absolutely loved it and it sits in a frame ❤️Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 22 Feb, 2021
99 Stories-Hockey
A great gift for my hockey grandson on Valentine's Day!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 May, 2024
Thank you; Gretzky is the greatest
Thank you; Gretzky is the greatestVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
