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The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse,Used
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The New York Times bestselling author of Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football knocks it out of the park (Vanity Fair) in this captivating blend of sports reportage and memoir, exploring the history of the 2016 World Series champions, the Chicago Cubs.When Rich Cohen was eight years old, his father took him to see a Cubs game. On the way out of the park, his father asked him to make a promise. Promise me you will never be a Cubs fan. The Cubs do not win, he explained, and because of that, a Cubs fan will have a diminished life determined by low expectations. That team will screw up your life.Cohen became not just a Cubs fan but one of the biggest Cubs fans in the world. In this book, he captures the story of the team, its players and crazy days. Billy Sunday and Ernie Banks, Three Finger Brown and Ryne Sandberg, Bill Buckner, the Bartman Ball, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzothe early dominance followed by a 107 year trek across the wilderness. Its all here, in The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Cursenot just what happened, but what it felt like and what it meant.Featuring extensive interviews with players, owners, and coaches, this mix of memoir, reporting, history, and baseball theologyforty years in the makinghas never been written because it never could be. Only with the 2016 World Series can the true arc of the story finally be understood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse' about? A: This book explores the history of the Chicago Cubs, blending sports reportage and memoir. It recounts the journey of the team from its early dominance to the 2016 World Series win, including personal anecdotes and extensive interviews.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Rich Cohen, a New York Times bestselling author known for his works on sports and culture.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse' published? A: The book was published on October 3, 2017.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: While the book is mainly targeted at adults and baseball enthusiasts, it can be suitable for older children and teens interested in sports history.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: The book covers themes of sports history, fandom, personal and collective memory, and the emotional journey of being a Cubs fan.
- Q: Does the book include interviews with players? A: Yes, it features extensive interviews with players, owners, and coaches, providing a rich perspective on the Cubs' history.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse'.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for baseball fans? A: Yes, it makes an excellent gift for baseball fans and anyone interested in the history of the Chicago Cubs.