Mad Ducks and Bears

Football Revisited

De: George Plimpton, Steve Almond - foreword

Narrado por: L.J. Ganser

George Plimpton's follow-up to Paper Lion, one of his personal favorites among his classics - now recorded and including a foreword from Steve Almond.

In Mad Ducks and Bears, George Plimpton's engaging companion to Paper Lion, Plimpton focuses on two of the most entertaining and roguish linemen and former teammates: Alex Karras ("Mad Ducks") and John Gordy ("Bears"), both of whom went on to achieve brilliant post-football success.

A more reflective, less madcap audiobook than Plimpton's other work, Mad Ducks and Bears is no less truthful and searching. In this fond exploration of football's values and follies, Plimpton rejoins his two teammates to discuss their careers in this brutal but captivating game. The result is an astute exploration into the fascinating lives and motivations of the players at home, in the locker room, and on the field.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2016 George Plimpton (P)2016 Hachette Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Plimpton has done it again." ( Sports Illustrated)

"[An] irreverent and roguish account of the lives of the two linemen.... Pure gold." ( Chicago Tribune)

Incoherent

Just a stream of tiresome incoherent conversations . A few interesting stories, here and there, but not worth the money.