I did find that, The Game is considered by many to be the greatest book about hockey ever written, and I can see why. By whom? Dryden is introspective and philosophical, asking questions about himself and the sport that few others would consider, let alone put to page. Did his brother Dave teach him everything about the fundamentals of the game? Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. Touted as the greatest hockey book ever written I jumped eagerly into its pages. Published in 1983, the book is a non-fiction account of the 1978-79 Montreal Canadiens, detailing the life of a professional hockey player. —David Gowdey, "A [hockey] book so rare that there is actually nothing to compare it to." We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. His third NHL game would be against his brother’s Sabres. What a winner. I see Larson and Nedomansky as they come on the ice, I see them away from the puck unthreatening and uninvolved. Need some help? I know he helped Montreal win five Stanley Cups in eight years. I see something in the way a shooter holds his stick, in the way his body angles and turns, in the way he’s being checked, in what he’s done before that tells me what he’ll do—and my body moves. —Mordecai Richler, "A book about Ken Dryden, about Quebec, about the rest of Canada, and most of all, a loving book about a special sport." A+. By the end, I was left wondering did Dryden's novel receive such. who was better/ worst. He is the author of four best-selling books, The Game, Home Game, The Moved and the Shaken, and In School. What makes this book special is the absence of a ghost writer. This book was boring, there are hardly anything at all about his games or specific games or anything very sports-specific (although there was insightful analysis of his old coach, Scotty Bowman, that was actually good), it was depressing, it was cold, it felt dead, and I hated it with a passion, perhaps as much as I’ve hated any bio I’ve ever read. I remembered Dryden from the 70's and playing goalie for the Canadians' championship teams. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I enjoyed the layout of the book, with a personal diary of the 1978-79 season interrupted by Dryden's thoughts on certain players or situations. (Ha) Dryden is a PM in Canada now and I'm glad for it. Ken Dryden Bio As the 1971 Stanley Cup Playoffs approached, no team in hockey was more feared than the Boston Bruins. No name dropping. He did win at least three Vezina Trophies for best goalie, which says something, but even then, he levels criticisms at himself in this book that make you wonder how the hell he won the damn things. Start by marking “The Game” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Recommended, and for a hockey fan highly recommended. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. For me a tough read as I am not really a sports fan. Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Dryden is a Canadian politician, lawyer, businessman, author, and former NHL goaltender. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I trust it and the unconscious mind that moves it.”, “Ya writin’ a book? It's gained by having that ten year old play 4 hours a day in the back yard. Maybe it’s how Dryden’s insights, and writing, stand up through the decades. Ken Dryden, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, is recognized as one of the greatest goalies ever to play the game. As a young lad growing up in Ontario Canada and prior to moving as a kid to Southern California – Ken Dryden was for me at the time a person I liked to despise – this of course due to my allegiance to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In 1983, the retired netminder became a best-selling author with the publication of The Game, regarded by many as the best book ever written about hockey. The individual portraits are thoughtfully and honestly written. Not only did it almost instantly become the best hockey book of all time, it is one of the most erudite, intellectual books in the entire sports genre that has been written. However, as I picked this up as a book that nearly won Canada Reads, that's not good enough. It worked very well for, and taught me a lot about a game I already love and feel close to, though I have never played it (and, as such, sadly, will always feel it is outside me). Free download or read online The Game pdf (ePUB) book. The whole book really holds up well to the test of time as well. The Canadian literary crowd loves it. Dryden’s thought is insightful, reflective, and intelligent; his prose clear, effectively detailed, and well structured. And this is the reason. Why are they so impressed with this book? "The sports book of the year, or maybe the decade, or maybe the century." There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again. Widely acknowledged as the best hockey book ever written and lauded by "Sports Illustrated" as one of the Top 10 Sports Books of All Time, "The Game" is a reflective and thought-provoking look at a life in hockey. He's intelligent and educated, articulate, and of course, an incredible athlete. That's a new life for me. observations …. Read 85 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. If you're a hockey fan, get this today!! Dryden, the player, was a few years before my time, so I can’t say anything about him in that respect. I remembered Dryden from the 70's and playing goalie for the Canadians' championship teams. His personality sketches are endearing and his views on the institution of the NHL unflinching. What the hell did he do that was so damn great??? The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 320 pages and is available in Paperback format. I started out on my iPad. Thanks for helping me to understand "The Game". Extended Edition), Best Of The Best 4 Movie Collection DVD Box Set, The Day the Earth Caught Fire (Special Edition). Intelligent and insightful, former Montreal Canadiens goalie and former President of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ken Dryden captures the essence of the sport and what … And when my eyes watch the puck, I see things I don’t know I’m seeing. Ken Dryden, in addition to having been a great goalkeeper, is quite possibly the most intelligent athlete ever to undertake authorship of such a book, regardless of the sport. "The Game" - Ken Dryden. I don't follow the game anymore but I did back then and Montreal was "my" team. He gives us vivid and affectionate portraits of the characters—Guy Lafleur, Larry Robinson, Guy Lapointe, Serge Savard, and coach Scotty Bowman among them—that made the Canadiens of the 1970s one of the greatest hockey teams in history. Sensational! But had downloaded the book years ago when I gave it to my nephew. In The Game, Dryden captures the essence of the sport and what it means to all hockey fans. More than just a hockey book, it has become an enduring classic—a reflective and provocative look at a life in hockey and at the game itself. Widely acknowledged as the best hockey book ever written and lauded by Sports Illustrated as one of the Top 10 Sports Books of All Time, The Game is a reflective and thought-provoking look at a life in hockey. It’s a little shaggy at times, some. The Game by Ken Dryden Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Dryden's cerebral nature is manifest throughout and his contemplative style stifles much of the excitement one would get from reading a sport's novel. His most recent book is Becoming Canada. "The Game" is a contemplative account of a unique player's life spent with hockey. He is an officer of the Order of Canada and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Ken Dryden’s The Game is acknowledged as the best book about hockey, and one of the best books about sports ever written. That's a new life for me. There are hockey books.. and then there is Ken Dryden’s The Game. February 4th 2005 Only way you could tell it was a used book is it had a sticker on the binding from a library or something that I peeled off. Geez, it’s about Dryden’s family, law school, desire and efforts to pass his bar exams, his disillusionment and boredom with hockey and intense desire to retire after a measly eight seasons when truly great players like Jaromir Jagr play through age 44 and beyond, or the great Gordie Howe until age 52. I really don’t. Utterly Unerotic, Completely Nonromantic Books About Hockey, Summer Reading: The Hottest New Books of the Season. Hockey. “For there is a life there, and in destiny and romance there is no room for life. The Game was a good read about all things in life and not just about hockey. This commemorative edition marks the 20th anniversary of "The Game's" original publication. A must read for any sports fan and if you’re a hockey fan you’ll really understand the game better afterwards. I’m not sure I’d call it the greatest hockey book of all time, as the cover suggested (Gretzky/Mclellan’s 99: Stories of the game still holds a very special place in my heart). Most of my favorite players have played 10, 12, 15, 18 years in the league. There are hockey books.. and then there is Ken Dryden’s The Game. We’d quip ’em to death. The other is this one. If you pick up the 30th anniversary edition of Ken Dryden’s classic hockey book The Game, across the top of the cover you’ll see an endorsement by … I enjoyed every word. There are no words I could use to really sell this book, other than that every Habs or hockey fan should read this. Intelligent and insightful, former Montreal Canadiens goalie and former President of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ken Dryden captures the essence of … It includes black and white photography from the Hockey Hall of Fame and a new chapter from the author. 110 likes. Episode 1 - "Mere Players" 1989 CBC series featuring Ken Dryden. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $9.44 Shipping to United Kingdom. Smart and clear headed and thoughtful about a game that he loves. Buy a cheap copy of The Game book by Ken Dryden. I was reminded of that ineluctable fact of Canadian life the last time I was in Quebec City, when I walked through the historic downtown section of the walled Québécois capital and observed that the shopping district was home to two sports-memorabilia stores – one for hockey, and one for every other sport. Widely acknowledged as the best hockey book ever written and lauded by Sports Illustrated as one of the Top 10 Sports Books of All Time, The Game is a... Free Shipping on all orders over $10. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, and the International Scholar-Athlete Hall of Fame. Maybe it’s something else entirely. I did find that after about 30 or so pages of reading a day, I got sort of bored and had to stop. Only the hockey enthusiasts realize that he also authored "The Game", which achieved rarified air in the sports book genre. By the end, I was left wondering did Dryden's novel receive such high praise b/c book reviewers were just so surprised a hockey player, and a goalie at that, could write a novel that demonstrated intelligence. The Montreal Forum hosted the matchup, and Murray Dryden was in the crowd of 17,553 to support his sons. My son and husband are big Habs fans, so this book helped me develop a better understanding of some of the big names they like to throw around. And he’s considered one of the best ever? Former Montreal Canadiens goalie Ken Dryden gives a fascinating look into the life of a professional hockey player in this wonderful read. While I liked Ken's description of the Canadiens and his career, I LOVED the way he described how "institutional hockey" and "travel teams" have crippled kids who want to get good at hockey. With that going for it, I was bored for most of the novel. I do know that he didn’t seem to have much of a passion for the game, something he basically admits from the beginning. But I have met Ken Dryden a few times and we have a mutual friend who died last year of cancer and I wanted to read this book for Jim. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. He writes that he could see the wheels coming off the Montreal dynasty his last year, so basically he bailed on the team rather than sail through rough waters. One is Daniel Okrent's "Nine Innings." Younger readers will not recognize every name, but will still appreciate the team dynamic Dryden is able to convey. The original subtitle was "a thoughtful and provocative look at a life in hockey", and it is that. Widely acknowledged as the best hockey book ever written and lauded by "Sports Illustrated" as one of the Top 10 Sports Books of All Time, "The Game" is a reflective and thought-provoking look at a life in hockey. Thanks. Refresh and try again. I would argue that its the best sports book that I've ever read besides tomes on fly fishing that seem to transcend sport and are really stories about life but someone could argue about. Who was his No.1 nemesis on the ice. This book by former Montréal Canadiens Goalie Ken Dryden is nothing short of brilliant. A fun read about the life of a pro hockey star in the 1970s, including commentary on the roots of the sport and its evolution to the present day. This commemorative edition marks the 20th anniversary of The Game's original publication, and features a new chapter from Ken Dryden, reflecting on the two decades of hockey that unfolded since the book was first published. But beyond that, Dryden reflects on life on the road, in the spotlight, and on the ice, offering up a rare inside look at the game of hockey and an incredible personal memoir. Ken Dryden played goal for the Montreal Canadiens during the 1970s. This book by former Montréal Canadiens Goalie Ken Dryden is nothing short of brilliant. He got lit up repeatedly by opposing players. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Eight years? Published in '83, this book assumes that I will have been part of the 70s, part of the 2 channel television world, part of the hockey world. And this guy didn’t go into the juniors. This earned him the starting goaltending job … Also interesting is his take on lesser known players like Rejean Houle and Rick Chartraw, and his thoughts on the game in general. So, after you read this book, get out in the back yard with your garden hose and flood a few hundred square feet and go out and skate with your kid. I mean, who plays eight years when they are allegedly at the top of their game and part of a dynasty. The author was a goalie and law student, and his ideas come across quite clearly. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. "The Game" is a contemplative account of a unique player's life spent with hockey. It helped a bit and I also had the benefit of a few extra chapters including 2013 - The Game Goes On. Who are these reviewers? I’ve read my fair share of hockey books over my long reading career. The Game is former NHL goaltender Ken Dryden’s memoir of his final season playing for the Montreal Canadiens in their quest for a fourth straight Stanley Cup. But I have met Ken Dryden a few times and we have a mutual friend who died last year of cancer and I wanted to read this book for Jim. Ken writes about his peers and always finds ways to compliment them while still giving the straight story, or so it seems. Having followed this team religiously as a teen, it was very interesting to get Dryden's behind the scenes p. I've read this book three times over the years, and although it is often said by many, it truly is one of the best if not THE best hockey book ever written. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. ), Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Now my dream is finished. No other Montreal goaltender has more playoff wins or shutouts than Ken Dryden. Big mistake as I hate reading on it. Please try again. Hard to tell from this book. Dryden is smart, and delivers many quiet insights on players, positions, and the nature of not just hockey, but what it means to play any sport. Welcome back. Ken Dryden was the star goalie for the team that won the league championship for most of the years in the 1970s. Most definitely not recommended under any circumstances! Oh sure, like every Canadian kid, he said he liked to play every day growing up, but unlike every other Canadian kid, he didn’t even grow up playing ICE hockey! Seriously? There are two well-received sports books that I've read and thought "Boy, this is overrated." Sold by woodpecker and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. What struck me the most is the author's reflections about life choices and is best expressed in a Henri Richard quote near the end of the book, "It was a dream, and everything I dreamed came true. Dryden is so uninspiring a player and so uninspiring and dull a person that I have no idea how he accomplished the few, puny things he accomplished in his pathetically few years in the league. It’s a little shaggy at times, some parts don’t hold up as well as others. They were almost unbeatable. When you read about the number of hours he spent playing ball hockey in the back yard, and the hours and hours and hours that Guy LaFleur spent on the frozen river, you realize that virtuosity in sports isn't gained by driving your ten year old 4 hours to a game, playing a game, and then driving home. Like hell, I would! Widely acknowledged as the best hockey book ever written and lauded by, The Boys of Winter: The Untold Story of a Coach, a Dream, and the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game, Princess Protection Program (Royal B.F.F. It's kind of a mess. Instead, he went to an American college, which was highly unusual at the time. I’m sure I’ll take some criticism for saying this, but I just don’t understand why Ken Dryden’s The Game is considered by most to be the best hockey book ever written and by Sports Illustrated to be one of the greatest sports books ever written. Ken Dryden is a great writer and amazing athlete. Intelligent and insightful, former Montreal Canadiens goalie and former President of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ken Dryden captures the essence of the sport and what it means to all hockey fans. Saturday was great. Who had the hardest shot? Dryden's cerebral nature is manifest throughout and his contemplative style stifles much of the excitement one would get from reading a sport's novel. Just fond memories of childhood. Much of the book is about Dryden's Canadiens teammates, life on the road, dealing with Scotty Bowman, and other aspects of being a professional hockey player in the 1970s. In his eight seasons, the Canadiens won the Stanley Cup six times. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Hey great. Thanks for a great sports read. I’m pretty well invested when it comes to discussing the game of hockey, and The Game handles it very well. I’m not sure I’d call it the greatest hockey book of all time, as the cover suggested (Gretzky/Mclellan’s 99: Stories of the game still holds a very special place in my heart). I don’t know. My friend was so proud that he. Saturday was great. I don’t know why. I've read this book three times over the years, and although it is often said by many, it truly is one of the best if not THE best hockey book ever written. Best in small doses, I think this is a book I will reread in a few years. His observations are alarmingly personal and astute, and he is unafraid to wax socio-political about the young men he shares the entire expectations of a city and its an ethnic minority with - an ethnicity he doesn't belong to. They won the Stanley Cup 6 between 1971 and 1979 and it was a great time to be a hockey fan. Boy, I don’t get it. Would definitely want him in my foxhole. While impressive, that’s a team accomplishment and by his own admission, he was surrounded by all stars, superstars even, so I don’t know how much he contributed. Ken writes about his peers and always finds ways to compliment them while still giving the straight story, or so it seems. The insights of an intelligent, thoughtful athlete who can eloquently tell us about his world and those that populate it make this book a treasure. Game Change book. Dryden tells of his experience of becoming instantly famous and of the pressure to play a specific role in the celebrity world. I still can't believe this book exists and that an athlete/writer/thinker/lawyer/man like Dryden exists. by John Wiley & Sons. Something went wrong. His 112 playoff games place him second among his Canadiens peers. Please try your request again later. Dryden made his NHL debut on March 20, 1971, in a home game against his brother Dave Dryden, a fellow backup goaltender for Buffalo Sabres, when Rogie Vachonsuffered an injury, which still stands, as of 2021, as the only time a pair of brothers faced against each other as goaltenders. Review of Ken Dryden, The Game * Adrian Zita-Bennett. Ken Dryden's "The Game" Ken Dryden's book, " The Game," is considered one of the greatest ever in sports. A game of tradition, history, a rich past it is apparent the 1967 expansion changed the game forever. I grew up watching the guy coach the Red Wings, and got more out of, A salesman that I met in Point Clear Alabama told me about his love for the Montreal Canadians and he asked if I had ever read "The Game" by Ken Dryden. The first edition of the novel was published in October 1st 1983, and was written by Ken Dryden.

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