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Cornered [Hardcover]

Ron MacLean , Kirstie McLellan Day
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Oct 3 2011

Ron MacLean has been a Saturday night tradition for twenty-five years. Known for his quick wit, arched eyebrows and encyclopedic hockey knowledge, MacLean is the skilled ringmaster of Canada’s most watched weekly program. He has interviewed the greatest players, coaches and personalities of an era. He is a master of seeking the best in substance and entertainment from his guests, as well as from his opinionated and often irascible co-host, Don Cherry, on “Coach’s Corner.”

And he has never written a book—until now. Cornered is packed with inside accounts—some inspiring, many hilarious—from his early days as a part-time radio announcer and weather forecaster in Red Deer, Alberta, to his time hosting Hockey Night in Canada and the Olympics. Perhaps no other journalist has witnessed first-hand more Canadian sports milestones in the past quarter century. From Gretzky to Catriona, Mario to Salé and Pelletier, MacLean has been there with an eye for detail and an appreciation for what makes a great story.


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About the Author

RON MacLEAN, host of CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada for twenty-five years, began his broadcasting career in 1978 as an all-night DJ in Red Deer, Alberta. In 1984, he moved to Calgary to host Flames telecasts on Channels 2 and 7. MacLean joined CBC in 1986, where he hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs’ telecasts on HNIC, before becoming the full-time national host in 1987. He has also hosted CBC’s coverage of the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, World Cup Hockey, the Calgary Stampede and Battle of the Blades. MacLean has been recognized with ten Gemini Awards, including Best Host in 2004 and 2006. He and his wife, Cari, live in Oakville, Ontario.


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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Short anecdotes of Ron's career Jan 11 2012
By Drew P.
Format:Hardcover
A collection of very short anecdotes of Ron's career as a broadcaster. It was interesting for the most part but as I read, it came to mind what Ron's commentary would have been like as I turned the pages of his old photo albums. I do like Ron McLean's mind and his rapier wit but his writing here reminds me of my own amateur writing style when I'm writing a personal letter.

My overall rating...it's OK.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, very cool book, a must read! Jan 13 2012
Format:Hardcover
I found it very hard to put down and had to pace my reading. He's just a wealth of info, the behind the scenes stuff is great. It was interesting to learn about his life and his insights are fantastic. It certainly opened my eyes re his valuable role on Coach's Corner. Would definitely recommend, you don't have to be a hockey fan to appreciate this!
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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Cornered Nov 10 2011
Format:Hardcover
I loved the book. Love the interaction with Cherry. Ron has had a very interesting career and it continues. Every hockey fan will love this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Grapes
This book gives an inside look into how MacLean started and the politics of CBC Sport and how popular and important Don Cherry is.
Published 4 months ago by Laurie LeMaitre
1.0 out of 5 stars Hopeful purchase
I usually like biographies or memoirs. I thought I might find out some interesting "insider" stories about a highly regarded Canadian sport. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Carla
5.0 out of 5 stars SHELLEY
My Husband totally enjoyed the book . I have never seen him read a book until now. He could not put it down until he was done. Read more
Published 12 months ago by SHELLEY
4.0 out of 5 stars The Inside on Don & Ron
This is a good book for discovering who Ron and Don are, their relationship with the CBC, and the fallout from Don's forays into sensitive areas such as the Afghanistan War,... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mark Eversfield
2.0 out of 5 stars Expected better
Why would an intelligent broadcaster such as Ron MacLean need a ghost writer to write this book for him. It has interesting stories but it is poorly written. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Fadornetto
2.0 out of 5 stars Deserves a medal.
I got a third of the way through. Anyone who can finish this deserves a medal, not to mention getting past the neanderthal Cherry's intro.
Published 16 months ago by Karen Hemeon
1.0 out of 5 stars Intro Ruins Book
This could have been a fine read. Unfortunately, the Intro was written by an ignorant know-it-all, biased blowhard. Consequently, the reader is left with a bad taste in his mouth. Read more
Published 16 months ago by TruSportsFan
3.0 out of 5 stars entertaining but poorly written
I bought this book for my husband. He says that the book is entertaining and the stories are interesting, but it is very poorly written.
Published 17 months ago by Ann Martyn
3.0 out of 5 stars Cornered
Although I like Ron in his broadcasts, I did not find the book near as ineresting. I believe his co-athour was the same co-author in Tough Guy by Bob Probert, which I found very... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Harley
3.0 out of 5 stars not what I thought.
Ithink the book is rather slow and not as much about hockey as I would have like.I'm not finished it yet but this is my thoughts on it so far. Read more
Published 17 months ago by kathy
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