From Publishers Weekly Bradshaw, former quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and now a television commentator, is funny, honest and apparently without airs. In this book, written with Fisher (The Umpire Strikes Back; Gracie), he freely discusses his childhood, religion, playing days and his post-football life. Bradshaw doesn't carry much baggage; he recognizes that he's had an enviable life. Perhaps his biggest challenge has been ADD; he always found school and reading difficult. While Bradshaw did go to LSU largely because of his ability as a football player he was teased mercilessly about his low grades and his inability to read well. He admits that it was painful at the time, but instead of dwelling on it, Bradshaw simply put more of his efforts into his sport. And, when he left the game, he says, "Once I accepted the fact that I could no longer play, I never looked back.... That's my form of emotional protection. It's the way I survive." Perhaps the most engaging sections of the book are near the end, when Bradshaw discusses his television stints, including some notable failures of his shows. Again, he's so straightforward about admitting that he was playing with the real pros that readers will laugh along with him. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Library Journal Bradshaw is an Emmy Award-winning sports analyst with the Fox Network's NFL Sunday. However, his true claim to fame is his two Super Bowl MVP awards, earned with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is, without a doubt, one of the best quarterbacks ever to have played in the National Football League. Written with the assistance of best-selling author David Fisher, this autobiography traces the former NFL star's life from his youth, college, and pro football days, through three divorces, to his success as a sports broadcaster. This title is a revealing, honest look at a personality whom many see only as the jovial football commentator on Sunday. On the contrary, Bradshaw comes across as a hardworking, motivated man who takes his career, Christianity, renewed family commitment, and the game of football seriously. An insightful tale readers will enjoy; recommended for public libraries. Larry R. Little, Penticton P.L., BC Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. See all Editorial Reviews
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这本书的叙事视角非常大胆,它不断地在不同时间线和不同人物的内心世界中跳跃,对读者的专注力提出了相当高的要求,但回报是惊人的。我必须承认,前几十页我有点跟不上节奏,感觉像是在解一道复杂的数学题,需要反复回溯来确认逻辑链条。但一旦适应了这种独特的叙事节奏,那种掌控全局的智力上的愉悦感便油然而生。作者处理多线叙事的能力堪称大师级,每条线索都独立精彩,但又紧密地编织在一起,形成一张巨大的情感和信息之网。尤其值得一提的是,书中对于“记忆”和“真实”本质的探讨,简直是迷人至极。作者似乎在问:我们所相信的过去,有多少是构建出来的幻象?这种元小说式的自我意识,让这本书超越了一般的文学作品范畴,更像是一次智力上的探险。它迫使你质疑你所阅读的一切,包括作者本身。对于喜欢挑战思维边界的读者来说,这绝对是一次不容错过的体验。
评分我通常对历史背景设定的小说不太感冒,总觉得过于沉重或说教。但这本书,通过一个极其私密的家庭故事切入,成功地将一个宏大的历史变迁融入到日常生活的纹理之中,显得既真实又可感。作者对细节的考据达到了令人发指的地步,无论是旧式家具的摆放,还是特定年代的俚语用法,都透露出严谨的功课。但最打动我的,不是那些宏伟的历史场景,而是那些无声的牺牲和被历史洪流裹挟下的普通人的无助。有一种情节,涉及到一场家庭聚会,在那个看似平静的夜晚,所有角色都心照不宣地回避着一个巨大的秘密,那种空气中的紧张感和压抑感,我几乎能透过书页感受到。这种“不动声色”的叙事力量,远比直接描绘冲突更具震撼力。这本书的魅力就在于,它用小人物的悲欢离合,勾勒出了一个时代的侧影,让历史不再是教科书上的枯燥文字,而是活生生的、带着体温的记忆。
评分说实话,拿到这本书的时候,我对这种题材并不抱太大希望,总觉得会被一些陈词滥调所占据。然而,这本书完全颠覆了我的预期。它的语言风格是如此的清新、充满活力,读起来有一种阅读最新鲜水果的快感。作者似乎有一种魔力,能把最日常的对话写出哲理的深度,那些看似随意的笑谈背后,隐藏着对社会现象尖锐而幽默的讽刺。我最欣赏的是它那种不迎合读者的态度,它不急于解释一切,而是留给读者大量的思考空间,允许我们用自己的经验和理解去填补那些留白之处。这种开放性极大地丰富了阅读的层次。书中对人际关系复杂性的探讨,也达到了一个新的高度。它没有简单地划分善恶,而是将每个人都置于一个灰色地带,让我们看到,即便是最美好的初衷,也可能因为环境的压力而扭曲变形。这本书更像是一面镜子,映照出我们自身在面对困境时的挣扎与矛盾。读完后,我感觉自己的思维被梳理了一遍,对一些长期困扰我的问题,忽然有了一种更具穿透力的理解。
评分这本书的叙事节奏简直是教科书级别的范本,那种层层递进的张力,让人完全沉浸其中,无法自拔。作者对人物心理的刻画入木三分,每一个微小的犹豫、每一次眼神的交汇,都似乎被赋予了特殊的含义,引导着故事走向那个意想不到的转折点。我尤其欣赏作者在处理宏大主题时所展现出的细腻手法,它不是那种直白的宣讲,而是通过一个个鲜活的个体命运,将那些关于选择、关于代价的哲学思考,温柔而又坚定地植入读者的脑海。阅读过程中,我好几次不得不放下书,去理清自己被这些复杂的情感纠葛弄得一团乱麻的思绪。更值得称道的是,作者对场景的描绘,那种光影的运用,空气中弥漫的气味,仿佛触手可及,让我感觉自己就是那个身处故事之中的旁观者,亲眼目睹一切的发生。这种全方位的感官体验,远远超越了简单的文字组合,它构建了一个完整、可信且引人入胜的世界观。我得说,这本书的结构设计非常巧妙,那些看似不经意的伏笔,到最后都完美地收拢在一起,形成了一个浑然天成的整体,那种“原来如此”的顿悟感,是阅读顶级作品时才能获得的极大享受。
评分这本书的对话部分简直是神来之笔,充满了音乐性和节奏感。我甚至能想象出这些角色在争吵或调情时的那种独特的语调和停顿。作者似乎深谙如何利用语言的张力来推动情节,很多关键信息的传递,不是通过旁白说明,而是隐藏在那些看似无关紧要的来回拉扯之中。它让我联想到早期经典戏剧的精炼和犀利。此外,这本书对“孤独”这一主题的处理,也别具一格。它描绘的孤独不是那种夸张的、自我怜悯式的,而是一种现代都市人普遍存在的、内化的、与周遭环境格格不入的疏离感。书中对“沉默”的运用尤其高明,有时候,角色之间长久的沉默比任何激烈的言语都更能揭示他们的内心状态。我喜欢这种留白,它为读者提供了一片广阔的想象空间,让我们得以与角色进行深层次的共鸣。读完合上书的那一刻,我感到一种深刻的满足,那是一种仿佛参与了一场精彩对话后的回味悠长。
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