His most recent football book, the quarterback, has recently been published in paperback and follows five nfl quarterbacks through the ups and downs of a single season. John feinstein is among the most prolific sports journalists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Next man up john feinstein little, brown, 2006 buy. As an author of numerous articles and books and as a television and radio commentator feinstein has covered every major sport since he began his career with the washington post in 1977. Johns next book for children, the sixth man, publishes august 4, 2015. Author of a civil war, forevers team, winter games, play ball, a civil war, army vs. On this weeks golf digest podcast, feinstein, a golf digest contributing writer, acknowledges much of bakers story is inspired by tiger woods. In fact, part of what makes john feinsteins latest golf novel, the prodigy, so compelling is how even its fabricated elements remain tethered to reality. With virtually unlimited access to bob knight and the indiana hoosiers basketball team, feinstein chronicled the 198586 season, his lovehate relationship with knight, and the trials of working through a rebuilding year with an insane coach. Mar 31, 2017 author of the punch, vanishing act, open, last shot, tales from q school, coverup, changeup, a season on the brink. For the 2004 season, the author was given unprecedented access to the football teams players, who had a reputation as bad boys full of swagger.
Ten of his books have been mysteries written for kids. A final four mystery, and a season on the brink, and more on. John feinstein has written 27 books, including a good walk spoiled 1995 and a season on the brink 1986, the two. Author john feinstein and rocco mediate, left, are the coauthors of a book about mediates battle with tiger woods, right, at the 2008 u. John feinstein has written 28 nonfiction books, covering all the major sports. Despite or perhaps because of its immense popularity, the nfl remains one of the most secretive sports societies in america. His first book, a season on the brink, is the bestselling sports book of all time. John feinstein the official website for author, columnist and speaker john feinstein. Dec 18, 2015 this video is a student made book trailer for the book foul trouble by john feinstein. John feinstein speakers bureau and booking agent info. Last shot was about two kids named stevie and susan carol who both win a writing contest and get to. The book was a thrilling basketball and writing mystery that was terrific. Legendary bestselling sportswriter john feinstein, in his most insightful book yet, shows listeners what its really like to play the glory position and to live that life mapping out a journey that runs from college stardom to the nfl draft to taking command of the huddle and marching a team down the field with a nation of fans cheering.
John will celebrate his 64th birthday on a saturday, july 28th. Kuchar the prankster turns serious, tiger shows another side, and phil tries really tries to. Nonfiction sports released november, 1986 368 pages bottom line. John feinstein generally travels from baltimore, md, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. John feinstein really dropped the ball compared to his basketball and golf books. John feinstein is a contributor to golf central, the networks daily evening news program, and. See all books authored by john feinstein, including last shot. Ny times bestselling author and author of the sixth man joins steve to discuss his new book the sixth man. Next man up is a book based on the year that author john feinstein spent inside the baltimore ravens nfl football operations. John feinsteins newest golf book is fiction, but very much rooted in.
John s next book for children, the sixth man, publishes august 4, 2015. John feinstein has already taken readers into the inner. An audio collection of feinsteins interviews with the legendary coach of the boston celtics. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. This video is a student made book trailer for the book foul trouble by john feinstein. Biography and booking information for john feinstein, bestselling author, washington post columnist, commentator on nprs morning edition. However, he makes it more about each game and the personalities. Coach billick believes his fate turned on one particular game. Feinstein is one of the nations most respected sports authors, and also is an. John feinstein explores the qualities that put the quarterback in the spotlight.
John feinsteins newest golf book is fiction, but very. Feb 27, 2014 nonfiction sports released november, 1986 368 pages bottom line. Nov 25, 2015 ny times bestselling author and author of the sixth man joins steve to discuss his new book the sixth man. John had almost complete access to all aspects of the team the owners, the coaches, and the players before, during, and after the ravens 2004 season. A year behind the lines in todays nfl by john feinstein and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Books by john feinstein author of a season on the brink. At 55, john feinstein is the definition of a multimedia sports journalist. Navy, the majorsin pursuit of golfs holy grail, the life, barry bonds roberto alomar.
The view from the floor in the atlantic coast conference by feinstein, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. John feinstein the official website for author, columnist and. Carol discover that several players who are set to play in the upcoming super. The back roads to march john feinstein 9780385544481. Oct 12, 2006 next man up is a book based on the year that author john feinstein spent inside the baltimore ravens nfl football operations. Brian billicks time as head coach of the baltimore ravens ended after his team went 511 in the 2007 season. His first young adult mystery, last shot, won the edgar allen poe award. Malzberg john feinstein discusses his new book the. John feinstein spent years on the staff at the washington post, as well as writing for sports illustrated and the national sports daily. Tiger makes almost all his own calls for good and bad.
Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. Foul trouble by john feinstein book trailer youtube. Malzberg john feinstein discusses his new book the sixth man. A season on the brink and a good walk spoiled, both no. The quarterback came out in paperback in september. This book was stated to be about the next man up in football when injuries occur. John feinstein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Benchwarmers the benchwarmers series book 1 english edition 27. John feinstein is the author of 35 books, including the two bestselling sports books of all time. Fact his acclaimed book a season on the brink details a year in the life of former indiana university basketball coach bobby knight. He is a commentator on nprs morning edition, a regular on espns the sports reporters and a visiting professor of journalism at duke university.
Jul 24, 2018 next man up john feinstein little, brown, 2006 buy. Kuchar the prankster turns serious, tiger shows another side, and phil tries really tries to get out of a dj headlock. John feinstein born july 28, 1956 is an american sportswriter, author and sports. Golf, however, has been one of his major interests. If the former washington post reporter isnt working on yet another book, hes commentating for the golf channel. Mar 03, 2020 john feinstein spent years on the staff at the washington post, as well as writing for sports illustrated and the national sports daily. A final four mystery, and a season on the brink, and more. John feinstein books list of books by author john feinstein.
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