The great Canadian game – hockey! It makes the winter fly–you can watch it every night–on television, your computer or live at your local arena. ‘Orr: My Story’ by former Boston Bruin/Chicago Blackhawk player, Bobby Orr, is the story of his time in the game. He was more than once described as ‘the greatest ever to play the game’–a
defenceman like no other. Orr broke records, set records and amassed an impressive pile of trophies over his career. This book goes deeper as it explains what inspired and pushed him to such sporting brilliance!
‘Mr. Hockey’ by Gordie Howe (with a forward by Bobby Orr) is another terrific ‘arena legend’ biography. Twenty consecutive seasons among the top five scorers in the NHL, making 100 points after the age of 40–wearing the gear for five different decades–an amazing feat! This book follows Howe’s depression era upbringing, through the intrigues of the National Hockey League, the Hall of Fame years and right up to his retirement. The athletic journey of a sport superstar with a golden stick and a winning personality!
‘The Hesitation Cut’ by Canadian author Giles Blunt is a novel of mental suspense–a tale of envy, fixation and unrequited fascination that is chilling to the max! I don’t want to give anything away–so read it for yourself!
David Fuller’s novel entitled, ‘Sweetsmoke,’ poignantly details the life of a tobacco plantation slave in 1862 as the American Civil War rips the young nation apart. This is a beautifully written narrative about one man’s determination to come to terms with love, loss and survival in an era of heartless greed, pain and sorrow. A vivid look at the world of slavery the old America south. Well done!
Young Adult Reads: ‘Regenesis’ by Eric Walters.
DVD Pick: ‘Water Diviner’ starring Russell Crowe and Olga Kurylenko this is Russell Crowe’s directorial debut–an Australian father searches for his lost sons on the WWI battlefields of Turkey–action, adventure and heart–inspired by true events!
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