- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1572435399
- ISBN-13: 978-1572435391
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.3 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #640,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
outrageously vicarious fun read,
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This review is from: Thunder and Lightning: A No-B.S. Hockey Memoir (Hardcover)
It's mostly a bunch of anecdotes thrown together to make a book esp. on Phil's playing days. Where it gets better and reads more like a book is from Phil's management days with the NY Rangers and TB Lightning. I just love the whole behind-the-scenes stuff on how dumb owners are in hockey. The NYR turning down getting Gretzky in his prime because their building was full so they "didn't need #99." Or trades often made by owners with GMs finding out after the fact--who knew this went on? The whole mystery of the J-owners in Tampa is revealed and shows how Phil really is one hell of a dealmaker in getting hockey started there (and one Stanley Cup later...no matter what you think of hockey in the Deep South...that team is a success now on and off the ice).
4.0 out of 5 stars
I expected no B.S., I got no B.S.,
By "jew_panda" (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Thunder and Lightning: A No-B.S. Hockey Memoir (Hardcover)
I went out and purchased this book simply because I knew Esposito has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind. Well, as I assumed, he speaked his mind and more in this memoir. He talks about everything from his childhood growing up, to the Canada/Russia '72 series. I had a good laugh over some of the stories he had shared and also learned a few things. A good portion of the book is his hockey career, but once he tells of him retiring and moving on to start up the Tampa Bay Lightning franchise, I found the book a little dull. The funny stories faded and it became more of ranting and complaining than anything. It's probably why I'm giving this book four stars. Nevertheless, it's definetly worth a read and any hockey fan should open it up.
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3.5 out of 5 stars (24 customer reviews) 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Coarse, Humorous and Honest,
By D. Buxman "A Seeker of Truth" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Thunder and Lightning: A No B.S. Hockey Memoir (Hardcover)
This book is very enjoyable and certainly represents a "no holds barred" approach. Don't expect much in the way of introspective philosophy if you buy this book. Phil Esposito played the game because he loved the game and loved having fun...end of story. In any event, this book is a fun and fast paced page-turner. Espo dishes the dirt on everyone, but doesn't gloss over his own faults and problems. If you want to know how hockey has developed into the game it is today, read this book. My only complaint is that I don't think the co-author did much to address transitions between the different stories and, thus, the finished product here is a bit rough and appears somewhat disorganized, even though the events are basically recounted in chronological order.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
It ain't Shakespeare - and it ain't supposed to be....,
By doug1022 "doug1022" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Thunder and Lightning: A No B.S. Hockey Memoir (Hardcover)
I get the impression that this is a transcript from Phil just sitting at the kitchen table, drinking a beer, talking about the good old days. The writing style is very conversational and reflective and his thoughts and emotions are quite real.The content is exceptionally interesting and the book has a very good flow to it. It is easy to pick this book up and read half of it, before realizing you have done so. Many of the stories are laugh-out-loud funny. The motley cast of characters is never-ending, from Eddie Shack to Wayne Cashman to Ron Duguay. Esposito had some great times on and off the ice and he delivers his experiences in a neat little package. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Bit of a Disappointment,
By Corgi Mom "nieceym" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Thunder and Lightning: A No B.S. Hockey Memoir (Hardcover)
I think Phil's ego filled up most of the pages. Good reading but I expected more. He was born to play hockey, no doubt. If you cut Phil Esposito he bleeds hockey.
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