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The Sportsman (2011)

by Dhani Jones(Favorite Author)

3.66 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

160961111X (ISBN13: 9781609611118)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Rodale Books

review 1: Sportsman reads as personal transcript to Dhani Jones' show Dhani Tackles the Globe, a show which I really enjoyed. Reading extra dialogue to Dhani's trips and life on and off the football feel made this a quick read. There are few things that are obvious: He's a different cat indeed. He's really thinks highly of himself (Which is cool. Everyman should within reason and Jones seems to do this.)He loves the hell out of life.
review 2: The fact that this book fit into 9 of my "shelves" on goodreads should be an indicator that it was a book I was designed to like. An intellectual maven and pro linebacker who loves world travel and culture - pretty much captures all of my love but chocolate.I like what I have seen of Dhani Jones, most especially because he refuses ... moreto be limited by other's perspectives and expectations. I enjoy Dhani Jones Tackles the Globe immensely - I actually generally watch it while slogging through long runs on the treadmill. So I wanted to read the book to learn more about the his experiences at home and abroad.I felt like it was a good book - written directly, with intensity where needed, and covered his own personal experiences in the countries he visited for the show. I was surprised about some of the background that wasn't necessarily captured in the show - and especially his views of the experiences in some countries that I would not have expected (my experience in Australia was completely different), and may have been more cultural than personal in others (Switzerland) - still, it was his perspective, his experience, and that made it interesting. I especially liked the differences from one country to another as he hit multiple countries within a month.It wasn't knock your socks off, but it was quite good, and I recommend for anyone who likes travel, culture, or sports. less

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