John feinstein official author page posts facebook. A season on the brink and a good walk spoiled, both no. 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. John feinstein, the bestselling author of sports mysteries for young adults, tells newsmax tv he included a gay character in his new novel not to be controversial, but because its simply a fact of life. His first ya mystery, last shot, won the edgar allen poe award for mystery writing. He is a member of naismith basketball hall of fame and the national sportswriters and sportscasters hall of. John feinstein books list of books by author john feinstein. His first book, a season on the brink, is the bestselling sports book of all time. 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. Were all aware that there are head cases and spoiled brats on the tour. Dean smith, mike krzyzewski, jim valvano, and an epic college basketball rivalry. Quarterback john feinstein 9780385543033 netgalley.
Nov 25, 2015 ny times bestselling author and author of the sixth man joins steve to discuss his new book the sixth man. 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. John feinstein travels back roads in new book there is more to college basketball than what network tv shows you and final four john feinsteins career covering college basketball spans all the main roads to the final four and beyond. Nov 21, 2017 while author john feinstein was doing research at the 1993 ryder cup in england for his first book on golf, a good walk spoiled, he came upon an idea for his second book on golf. John feinstein is the author of 35 books, including the two bestselling sports books of all time. Life in the minor leagues of baseball by john feinstein 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. I dont try to pass judgment on whether its good to be gay or bad to be gay, feinstein said of his new book the sixth man the triple threat, 2 in an interview on. John also works for the washington post, the golf channel, sirius xm radio. An appreciation of dean smiths life the washington post. A rousing account of the 20182019 college basketball season, a time of surprises and rising stars. John feinstein travels back roads in new book there is more to college basketball than what network tv shows you and final four. Air date 06232015 sports writers jaime diaz and john feinstein on 21yearold golf champion jordan spieth, the youngest player to win the open since 1923. John feinsteins career covering college basketball spans all the main roads to the final four and beyond.
Nov, 2018 a qbcentric look at how football works, on and off the field. You know that, writes sports journalist and commentator feinstein the first major. Malzberg john feinstein discusses his new book the sixth man. Johns next book for children, the sixth man, publishes august 4, 2015. John s next book for children, the sixth man, publishes august 4, 2015. John feinstein is a fantastic writer, and while this book is great, it is not without some flaws. Articles by john feinstein the washington post journalist.
Aug 04, 2015 new york times bestselling author john feinstein delivers a hardhitting account of prejudice and perseverance on the basketball court. Inside the ropes at bethpage black by john feinstein. Mar 10, 2015 the book is scheduled for a november 2015 release. Feinstein, who began his career as a summer intern on the washington posts sports desk, still writes for the post. Open championship came into beinghow a public course was transformed into one of the most difficult and surprising in the tournaments history, and how the greatest golfers in the. See all books authored by john feinstein, including last shot. Alex is psyched, but some of the older guys on the team resent being benched in favor of an upstart freshman. John feinstein s most popular book is a season on the brink.
Behind the scenes with the greats in the game duration. Nonfiction sports released november, 1986 368 pages bottom line. Unfortunately feinstein focuses on the upsides and glamorous aspects of the tour players. John feinstein nine minor league baseball players, three pitchers, three position players, two managers, and an umpire share their stories of being in limbo, in a league where at any moment they could be called up. Nov 25, 2015 john feinstein, the bestselling author of sports mysteries for young adults, tells newsmax tv he included a gay character in his new novel not to be controversial, but because its simply a fact of life. A final four mystery, and a season on the brink, and more on.
Malzberg john feinstein discusses his new book the sixth man newsmax tv. Theres anew new guy in town, and max bellotti promises to turn the lions losing streak around and lead the team to a conference title. John feinstein is the author of 27 books his 28th is due in november, 2011, including the bestsellers a season on the brink and a good walk spoiled. Aug 27, 2019 by john feinstein and random house audio. Ten of his books have been mysteries written for kids. The first of these, last shot, won the edgar allen poe award for mystery writing. John feinstein has written 27 books, including a good walk spoiled 1995 and a season on the brink 1986, the two bestselling nonfiction sports. This time, feinstein pulls back the curtain on college basketballs lesserknown cinderella stories the smaller programs who no one expects to win, who have no chance of attracting the most coveted high school recruits. While author john feinstein was doing research at the 1993 ryder cup in england for his first book on golf, a good walk spoiled, he came upon an idea for his second book on golf. A qbcentric look at how football works, on and off the field.
John feinstein is working on a new book about smith, krzyzewski and jimmy valvano. John feinstein has 56 books on goodreads with 90577 ratings. He does show a lack of courage by not taking enough players to task. Twelveyearold jeff michaels, son of a philadelphia tv sports reporter, is just learnin. In the late 1960s, his father took him to nit championship games at madison square garden, seated a few yards. Alex myers is a triplethreat athletegreat at football. The walk on the triple threat, 1 by john feinstein. Bestselling sportswriter john feinstein kicks off a new series for middle grade featuring alex myers, a student athlete who tries to take on the sports establishment in his new town. Ny times bestselling author and author of the sixth man joins steve to discuss his new book the sixth man. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. His book a season on the brink chronicles a year in the life of the. John feinstein the official website for author, columnist and speaker john feinstein.
Feinstein was born to a jewish family in new york city on july 28, 1956. His first young adult mystery, last shot, won the edgar allen poe award. John feinstein has written 27 books, including a good walk spoiled 1995 and a season on the brink 1986, the two. Malzberg john feinstein discusses his new book the. But hell have to fight for a spot on the varsity team.
Books by john feinstein author of a season on the brink. In the late 1960s, his father took him to nit championship games at madison square. Tiger makes almost all his own calls for good and bad. Mar 03, 2020 a rousing account of the 20182019 college basketball season, a time of surprises and rising stars. A transcript from the march 1, 2015 edition of face the nation with guest host john dickerson. A season on the brink, and a good walk spoiled, both no. Open championship came into beinghow a public course was transformed into one of the most difficult and surprising in the tournaments history, and how the greatest golfers in the world rose to its almost insurmountable challenges. He currently writes for the washington post, golf digest, and golf world.
Tom bradys exit takes a quarterback and a hero from new. John feinstein born july 28, 1956 is an american sportswriter, author and sports commentator. And for once, triple threat alex myers is not the one in the spotlight. His new book, the back roads to march, was published two weeks ago. New york times bestselling author john feinstein delivers a hardhitting account of prejudice and perseverance on the basketball court. Oct 11, 2015 bestselling sportswriter john feinstein kicks off a new series for middle grade featuring alex myers, a student athlete who tries to take on the sports establishment in his new town. Description of the book the sixth man the triple threat, 2. Perfect for sportsloving kids and fans of books by mike lupica, book two in the triple threat series by new york times bestselling author john feinstein delivers a hardhitting account of prejudice and perseverance on the basketball court. With open, john feinstein goes behind the scenes to tell for the first time the full story of how the 2002 u. John feinstein spent years on the staff at the washington post, as well as writing for sports illustrated and the national sports daily. The sixth man the triple threat, 2 by john feinstein. He currently writes for the washington post and golf digest and is a regular contributor to the golf channel, comcast sports regional.
Mar 01, 2015 a transcript from the march 1, 2015 edition of face the nation with guest host john dickerson. Guests included house speaker john boehner, senator dianne feinstein, mike huckabee, jeffrey goldberg. Sportswriter john feinstein on his new book, open, and female golfer annika sorenstam playing on the pga tour. John feinstein has already taken listeners into the inner circles of top college basketball programs in the legends club. John feinstein has written 27 books, including a good walk spoiled 1995 and a season on the brink 1986, the. Feb 27, 2014 nonfiction sports released november, 1986 368 pages bottom line. Longtime washington post sportswriter feinstein, author of such sports classics as a season on the brink and a good walk spoiled, comes by his indefatigable love of basketball honestly. Alex myers is a triplethreat athletegreat at football, basketball, and baseball.