Random House N.Y.

Random House N.Y.

English

“A must-read for anyone who fondly remembers the glory years of the Big Bad Bruins…. Read Orr. It’s like reminiscing with an old friend.” - The Sun Chronicle“A reflection on the nostalgia of playing hockey on frozen ponds growing up in Parry Sound, Ont., the physical and emotional pain of knee injuries that cut his career short and the off-ice struggles that the legendary Boston Bruins defenceman hasn't talked much about…. A how-to book by a grandparent about how parents, coaches and children should approach the sport.” - The Canadian Press“This is a book more about a man than about a hockey player…. Epic and noble.” - The Atlantic“I never knew a single player who could lift a team as Orr could.” - Stan Mikita, Chicago Blackhawks“I’ve seen all the greats since the 1920s, and I’ve never seen a player with the skills of Orr.” - Clarence Campbell, former NHL president“There are stars, superstars, and then there’s Bobby Orr.” - Serge Savard, NHL Hall of Famer“There have been many outstanding players in the history of the National Hockey League, and Bobby Orr sits at the top of the class. It was an honor and a great pleasure to be on the same ice as him. His memoir will be a must-read for hockey fans everywhere.” - Jean Béliveau, ten-time Stanley Cup winner with the Montreal Canadiens, winner of the Art Ross, Conn Smythe, and Hart Trophies“Bobby reached levels of play on the ice that have been and always will be unattainable by defensemen. For those of us who know him personally, his character is equally unmatched. Bobby Orr’s book should be a must-read.” - Denis Potvin, four-time Stanley Cup champion with the New York Islanders, three-time Norris Trophy winner“From the first time I watched Bobby skate I knew he was going to be the kind of player that comes along maybe once in a lifetime. He changed the game of hockey forever. What made Bobby so special, though, is that he is the nicest, kindest, most giving person you will ever meet. In my opinion, Bobby is number one in all categories, and it’s a joy to have him as a friend.” - Gordie Howe, four-time Stanley Cup winner with the Detroit Red Wings, six-time Hart Trophy winner, six-time Art Ross Trophy winner“A gripping personal record: tracing the arc from stunning rookie phenom to defeated hero. The story is moving. It’s a book that devotees of sport have to have on their bookshelves.” - Winnipeg Free Press“[Orr] wrote the book…as if he were coaching both his sport and society, delivering lessons in honor and responsibility while he examines hockey at its best and worst.” - The Boston Globe“I agree with Bobby Clarke when he said that Bobby Orr was so good there should have been a higher league than the NHL for him to play in…. He was so much better than everyone else, no one was even close.” - Don Cherry, broadcaster and coach of the Boston Bruins, 1974-1979