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99: Stories of the Game
99: Stories of the Game | Wayne Gretzky
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The Great One weaves memories of his legendary career with an inside look at the sport of professional hockey, and the heroes and stories that inspired him. From minor-hockey phenomenon to Hall of Fame sensation, Wayne Gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming the stuff of legend. Dubbed The Great One, he is considered by many to be the greatest hockey player who ever lived. No one has seen more of the game than he has but he has never discussed in depth just what it was he saw. For the first time, Gretzky discusses candidly what the game looks like to him and introduces us to the people who inspired and motivated him: mentors, teammates, rivals, the famous and the lesser known. Weaving together lives and moments from an extraordinary career, he reflects on the players who inflamed his imagination when he was a kid, the way he himself figured in the dreams of so many who came after; takes us onto the ice and into the dressing rooms to meet the friends who stood by him and the rivals who spurred him to greater heights; shows us some of the famous moments in hockey history through the eyes of someone who regularly made that history. Warm, direct, and revelatory, it is a book that gives us number 99, the man and the player, like never before."
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Ryan12345
Ryan12345
99: Stories of the Game | Wayne Gretzky
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I am only on chapter 21 but I am enjoying this book very much as it relates to hockey and all the inspirational moments and stories the game holds. I find that each story told all have one thing in common or are somewhat related to each other. This would be a great book to read if you enjoy learning about the history of how hockey came to be today. 99 stories of the game is told from the narrator Wayne Gretzky who writes in third person omniscient

Ryan12345 The Author tells the stories of all the former players and their struggles and journeys they had to go through to play hockey. Wayne Gretzky tells the story from his point of view 4y
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Ryan12345
Ryan12345
99: Stories of the Game | Wayne Gretzky
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I am only on the 17th story, but so far I am really enjoying learning about the history of hockey. I think Kirstie McLellan Day did a great job of demonstrating the rush and thrill of winning the game. Myself being a hockey player I can relate to joys of playing the game and the bond you can create with teammates. The stories are told from a hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and his experience of playing the game.

Ryan12345 The motif of the story is how hockey fans can connect with the “Hard-nosed guys from small towns who took on the world and made their mark.” 4y
Ryan12345 This book would be a good read if you are into hockey and learning about the history of hockey 4y
MissYaremcio Nicely done Ryan! I'll have to tell you my family's connection to the Oilers some time! Are you an Oiler's fan? 6/6 4y
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braeden.jack
braeden.jack
99: Stories of the Game | Wayne Gretzky
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This book is based on stories that Wayne Gretzky thinks are important in hockey history. He talks about teams and players from the past but also talks about present players. If you like hockey/sport type books i recommend this to you!

Cfischbuch Good review. Pick a good story / chapter for me to try. 5y
MissYaremcio Great review Braeden! The Oilers are my favourite team so this is great! Make sure to state what the tone is! 5y
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guinsgirlreads
guinsgirlreads
99: Stories of the Game | Wayne Gretzky
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When you wake up to your other favorite hockey team live on tv from China 💜🖤👍🏻😊#gokingsgo #jquick #32

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guinsgirlreads
guinsgirlreads
99: Stories of the Game | Wayne Gretzky
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My wonderful Litsy friends have been (so far) unaware of the fact that hockey rates the same as books to me 🤗 I've grown up (in Pittsburgh) as both a Pens and a Kings fan and tonight is the one time this season the Kings will be in town! Therefore, since I wear a Pens jersey to ever other game, i present to you my sacred Kings jersey as I prepare for this fine hockey evening ! 👍🏻👑💜

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GirlInGreyBoots
GirlInGreyBoots
99: Stories of the Game | Wayne Gretzky
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Wasn't what I expected, but still a good book. I expected personal Wayne stories, but it was more history of hockey with a few of Gretzky's thoughts thrown in. Informative and well written.

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GirlInGreyBoots
GirlInGreyBoots
99: Stories of the Game | Wayne Gretzky
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I needed a break from my other book, so, like always, I rely on a good hockey book to keep my mind focused. And what better book than 99: Stories of the Game by Wayne Gretzky!
I'll leave you with this quote, which sums up hockey culture best...
"The fact is, greatness is not captured in statistics. It's captured in stories."

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