Don Cherry's Hockey Stories and Stuff

by Don Cherry

Book Overview

#1 National Bestseller Don Cherry has been named a National Hockey League Coach of the Year with a winning percentage of over .600 and also received Coach of the Year honours in the American Hockey... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385666748
• ISBN13: 9780385666749
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Doubleday Canada
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Very Entertaining; Just Like 'Grapes' Talking To You From the TV

If you've seen Don Cherry on his "Coach's Corner" show on TV's "Hockey Night In Canada," then you are well-prepared to read this book. "Grapes" goes from one topic to the next, rapid-fire, sometimes not completely finishing his thought. He just says what hits him at the moment. His grammar isn't the best either and he's extremely frank, sometimes outrageous. All of this is just the way we like it!! Right in the beginning of this book, he explains to the reader that he's going to keep the same approach. When you read this book, it's like Cherry talking to you right from the TV screen 10 feet away. In case kids want to read the book, he says, he won't use profanity - so you can give this to your children. I appreciated that. As someone old enough to know most of the names Cherry mentions in this book, I thoroughly enjoying hearing about these guys.....and about him. It's just wonderful stuff. Don't look for a cohesive story; that's not Don, but it's as entertaining as listening to him. The only disappointment is that he never said how he got the nickname "Grapes." If someone knows, please write me!

Great read!

Got this book for my husband for Christmas. We're a life-long hockey family and big fans of "Grapes." My husband laughs out loud at something on every page of this book - very entertaining stories!

Oh boy what a memory

What a great read - if you haven't seen DC on the telly you dont know2 what you've missed! Anyone who loves hockey will love this read. Miss it and weep!

A Good Read

I really enjoyed reading this book. The book is a compilation of short hockey stories throughout Cherry's life. It's narration style is great. It's easy to imagine that you are sitting back having a few beers as Cherry tells his story.

Like reading Coach's Corner

What I loved best about this book is that Don Cherry's "voice" shines through on every page. Reading the book felt just like listening to Don on Coach's Corner - outspoken, opinionated, and passionate. Cherry writes what it was like playing in the minors, shares stories of players past and current, as well as personal anecdotes of Hockey Night in Canada and the most famous hockey dog, his Blue. He isn't afraid to call out individuals by name for their behavior and admits some of his own mistakes as well. Love him or hate him, there's two things that can't be argued after reading this book - 1) Don is a proud Canadian who understands and appreciates his heritage and 2) Don Cherry loves the game of hockey. His love of the game comes through on every page.