Overview
Renowned sportswriter Stephen Brunt reveals how “the Great One,” who was bought and sold more than once, decided that the comfortable Canadian city where hockey ruled couldn’t compete with the slushy ice of a California franchise. Bobby Orr’s career ended prematurely, with tears. Wayne Gretzky’s tears, unlike Orr’s, announced not an ending but another beginning. Gretzky’s Edmonton Oilers had four Stanley Cup victories, but Gretzky may then have had other goals in mind. Beginning with his dad, Walter, and continuing with Nelson Skalbania, Peter Pocklington, Bruce McNall, Jerry Buss — and with the CBC’s Peter Gzowski as chronicler for the eager masses — the enormity of Gretzky’s talent attracted all sorts of people who were after a variety of vicarious thrills.
Full Product Details
Author: Stephen Brunt
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Imprint: Random House USA Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 13.10cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.255kg
ISBN: 9780307397300
ISBN 10: 0307397300
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 26 October 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
NATIONAL BESTSELLER Brunt captures the feelings of shock and betrayal set off by The Trade better than anything I've ever read. Long the consensus pick as Canada's best sportswriter, Brunt has probably earned the right to be called one of our best writers, period. -- The Gazette Gretzky's Tears is as penetrating a book, and as sure in its navigation of hockey's cultural currents, [as Searching for Bobby Orr]. -- The Globe and Mail If there's a more interesting and committed sports writer in Canada than Stephen Brunt, I don't know them. -- Dave Bidini, National Post From the Hardcover edition.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER<br><br> Brunt captures the feelings of shock and betrayal set off by The Trade better than anything I've ever read. Long the consensus pick as Canada's best sportswriter, Brunt has probably earned the right to be called one of our best writers, period. <br>-- The Gazette<br> <br> Gretzky's Tears is as penetrating a book, and as sure in its navigation of hockey's cultural currents, [as Searching for Bobby Orr]. <br> -- The Globe and Mail<br><br> If there's a more interesting and committed sports writer in Canada than Stephen Brunt, I don't know them. <br>-- Dave Bidini, National Post <br><br><br> From the Hardcover edition.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER Brunt captures the feelings of shock and betrayal set off by The Trade better than anything I've ever read. Long the consensus pick as Canada's best sportswriter, Brunt has probably earned the right to be called one of our best writers, period. The Gazette Gretzky's Tears is as penetrating a book, and as sure in its navigation of hockey's cultural currents, [as Searching for Bobby Orr]. The Globe and Mail If there's a more interesting and committed sports writer in Canada than Stephen Brunt, I don't know them. Dave Bidini, National Post
Author Information
Stephen Brunt is one of Canada’s premier sportswriters and commentators. He lives in Hamilton, Ontario, and in Winterhouse Brook, Newfoundland.
