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Post by fjenkins on Jan 5, 2018 17:15:52 GMT
I'm reading Aubrey Huff's book right now, not a good read, a little interesting in some parts, a little pretentious in some and a lot boring in some.
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Post by FrankSobotka1514 on Jan 5, 2018 17:33:36 GMT
I'm reading Aubrey Huff's book right now, not a good read, a little interesting in some parts, a little pretentious in some and a lot boring in some. Trying to remember him - did he do anything remotely book worthy other than playing in the MLB? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 17:34:37 GMT
I'm reading Aubrey Huff's book right now, not a good read, a little interesting in some parts, a little pretentious in some and a lot boring in some. Much like his career. When I saw the book, I was like, "why??" |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 17:41:38 GMT
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Post by TheGoodMan19 on Jan 5, 2018 17:56:05 GMT
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Post by klawrencio79 on Jan 5, 2018 17:59:16 GMT
Smart Baseball by Keith Law. It was excellent.
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Post by nogbad on Jan 5, 2018 18:11:28 GMT
This -  - which, given that his regular cartoons in the Guardian are very hit or miss (tending towards the latter), turned out to be a surprisingly cohesive and very entertaining read. A half to full page text introduction for each strip gave the book a loose narrative structure and a chance to display a rather fine line in sarcasm. I recommend it highly. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 18:15:33 GMT
This - - which, given that his regular cartoons in the Guardian are very hit or miss (tending towards the latter), turned out to be a surprisingly cohesive and very entertaining read. A half to full page text introduction for each strip gave the book a loose narrative structure and a chance to display a rather fine line in sarcasm. I recommend it highly. I see two words standing out in that post: David Squires. If you want me to give you a two word response let me know. |
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Post by nogbad on Jan 5, 2018 18:24:00 GMT
This - - which, given that his regular cartoons in the Guardian are very hit or miss (tending towards the latter), turned out to be a surprisingly cohesive and very entertaining read. A half to full page text introduction for each strip gave the book a loose narrative structure and a chance to display a rather fine line in sarcasm. I recommend it highly. I see two words standing out in that post: David Squires. If you want me to give you a two word response let me know. I can well imagine that response! And believe me, I was sceptical too, as his regular efforts are often on a par with colonic irrigation on the LOL-ometer. But choosing his own material (rather than being told to do something topical on demand), on a more relaxed deadline seems to work for him. Well I thought so, though tbf I am someone who considers The Pure Hell Of St Trinian's to be the pinnacle of western cultural development to date. |
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Jan 5, 2018 18:30:50 GMT
I'm reading Aubrey Huff's book right now, not a good read, a little interesting in some parts, a little pretentious in some and a lot boring in some. huff wrote a book?! nice! |
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Post by MrFurious on Jan 5, 2018 18:31:55 GMT
Roy Keanes first one back around 2003.
Not sports, but like the rest of the world, am tempted to get the new Trump book
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Jan 5, 2018 18:34:30 GMT
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jan 5, 2018 18:35:53 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 18:51:19 GMT
curious if anybody has read this. this topic reminded me of something that was on the 'bucket list' and is a must read for me....going to have to order it....  |
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Post by hoskotafe3 on Jan 5, 2018 19:07:56 GMT
A Fair Field and No Favour: The Story of the 2005 Ashes Series by Gideon Haigh.
Looks at all 5 tests and the lead up ODIs and weaves in a narrative about England captain Michael Vaughan's resolve to a) keep his team believing they could win after getting hammered in the first test b) play entertaining cricket and c) have a good relationship with the Australians. C in particular is something both teams have forgotten in more recent series.
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Post by Toy-Cannon on Jan 5, 2018 19:08:05 GMT
 great murder mystery series. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 19:11:11 GMT
great murder mystery series. holy sh*t - i'm getting my debit card out right now  |
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Post by fjenkins on Jan 5, 2018 19:17:06 GMT
I'm reading Aubrey Huff's book right now, not a good read, a little interesting in some parts, a little pretentious in some and a lot boring in some. huff wrote a book?! nice! Unfortunately it's not real good. I almost stopped at one point, then he back tracked and talked about going to college so it got a little interesting, I'm on the last fifth of the book now. Mostly about him taking adderall while playing because he was bored. |
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Post by fjenkins on Jan 5, 2018 19:18:11 GMT
I'm reading Aubrey Huff's book right now, not a good read, a little interesting in some parts, a little pretentious in some and a lot boring in some. Trying to remember him - did he do anything remotely book worthy other than playing in the MLB? No. It's about him taking adderall while playing - if he hadn't done that, there would literally be no story but we live in the day and age now where pretty much anyone who played in the Majors gets a book now. Yet there still is no biography of Willie McCovey. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 19:18:28 GMT
Who's Aubrey Huff?
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