COMEBACK - new book James Button

[dangerwood]

https://penguin.com.au/books/comeback-9780522866155

Hi everyone, just wanted flag this new book written by James Button regarding Geelongs recent era. This is a truly excellent book and very interesting read for all cats fans.

Offers untold stories and in depth behind the scenes. Would highly recommend. It has a lot more than similar books such Greatness.

It's also available now in the cats shop!

Sorry this all sounds like an advert but wanted to share, you won't be disappointed

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Is this the one you read from back to front?

 

[supahoops]

A few pages into this, don't tell me how it ends..

 

[dangerwood]

Is this the one you read from back to front?

No that was yesterday's newspaper.

 

[catempire]

A few pages into this, don't tell me how it ends..

Bruce Willis can see dead people.

 

[Turkey Tom]

Ahhh good...I know what I am going to use that book voucher on now.

 

[Catastic82]

Ahhh good...I know what I am going to use that book voucher on now.

Playboy?

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

It's a fantastic read. Not your usual sports book.

Interviewed James about it for a radio station which I'll chuck up here soon.

 

[SJ]

Saw this in the local bookshop window on Friday and picked it up without having heard about it.

My only problem with it is the royal blue and white scarf on the cover!

 

[barmy44]

got to say, the formatting of the précis at the link provided leaves a lot to be desired, seeing as it is presented by a publishing house

surely <br><br> Penguin can do a &mdash; bit better than that on a 150 word <br><br> summary?

 

[Hoffy95]

$23.25 from Booktopia with free delivery if you go there via Booko.

 

[Purr1980]

Loved this book - couldn't put it down. If you're not already pumped for tomorrow night, reading this will get you fired up!

 

[kicksome]

just bought it.
I'll pass it off as a belated fathers day present for the old man - after i read it of coarse

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

https://www.amazon.com.au/Comeback-...eywords=comeback+the+fall+and+rise+of+geelong

 

[Cursed Cat]

It's a fantastic read. Not your usual sports book.

Interviewed James about it for a radio station which I'll chuck up here soon.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/how-the-cats-got-the-cream-20160909-grcud5.html

sounds like it could be ok.
would it be comparable to say Nick Hornby's 'Fever Pitch'?

 

[supahoops]

Half way through. Up to 1989. Growing up you got a sense the club was somewhat dysfunctional but as a kid and not knowing any different that was just the way things were. Along with a few things I've learnt since and reading this book you realise that, as much as you love this club and its rich history and everything that's come with it, it was seriously fukced up until Brian Cook came along. The first statue to be built at Kardinia Park should be of him.

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

Half way through. Up to 1989. Growing up you got a sense the club was somewhat dysfunctional but as a kid and not knowing any different that was just the way things were. Along with a few things I've learnt since and reading this book you realise that, as much as you love this club and its rich history and everything that's come with it, it was seriously fukced up until Brian Cook came along. The first statue to be built at Kardinia Park should be of him.

Yeah, I'm upto the end of the 90's and, like you, I always thought the club was dysfunctional, but I never knew how bad it was. It's a miracle we didn't end up being dissolved really.

What I really like is he hasn't drawn his conclusions just from talking/listening to one person, he's actually interviewed everyone involved and got a terrific overview of the club based on many opinions.

 

[CatsDoItBetter]

Got a copy of the book but haven't had time to read it yet. Good to read on here that lots of people are enjoying the book.

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

Yeah, I'm upto the end of the 90's and, like you, I always thought the club was dysfunctional, but I never knew how bad it was. It's a miracle we didn't end up being dissolved really.

What I really like is he hasn't drawn his conclusions just from talking/listening to one person, he's actually interviewed everyone involved and got a terrific overview of the club based on many opinions.

Yup. A lot of the time history is written by the winners and it could have been easier to just get the views of Cook, Costa et al.

I've read up to 2009. Never knew Harley almost retired mid season because his body was shot.

 

[patdman]

Just finished reading this yesterday. Fantastic book.
My respect for Brian Cook has grown even further after reading this.

 

[Spazz Cat]

just bought it.
I'll pass it off as a belated fathers day present for the old man - after i read it of coarse

Wrap it up for Xmas, save some $

 

[Biscut]

Finished this book over a week ago. Great read!

 

[FredLeDeux]

Wrap it up for Xmas, save some $

Should have just got the ebook and de-DRM'd it.

 

[romeohwho]

Am reading it now-its very good and full of stuff I didn't know. Such as your namesake Fred!

 

[Pollywaffle]

Should have just got the ebook and de-DRM'd it.

Is it available in Ebook format?