From his childhood in the hard-scrabble Ontario north, to the rinks of St. Michael's College School in Toronto, to the NHL and entrepreneurial success, Tim Horton worked hard-and played hard-his entire life. The tough defenseman with the bullet-hard slapshot helped the Leafs to win four Stanley Cups. Before his tragic and untimely death in a car accident at the age of 44, he also established a chain of donut shops that has become an enduring Canadian icon. Tim Horton's story of hard work and perseverance will inspire young hockey players and donut fans alike.
In full colour with archival photographs, statistics, and illustrations throughout.
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"The fast pace of the description of famous hockey games is sure to be a draw to young readers, as are the stories of Tim's struggle against odds - such as his very surprising vision problems. . . the dogged hard work of Horton's life is presented with credibility, and the book is indispensable in any Canadian non-fiction collection.
Recommended."
-- CM Magazine
One wonders how the world would have changed if Tim Horton [had] never been born? For one thing, we would not have Tim Horton coffee shops every half mile or so. Tim Horton was the consummate defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs, then the Buffalo Sabres. His tragic death cut short quite a hockey career and personal life.
Don Quinlan's book about the former star is more geared to a younger audience, so they can read about his career and accomplishments. It is a tribute to the man, before hockey, and during his career. He was well-liked by teammates and in the book we see the man behind the player.
Filled with classic photos of Horton the player and family man, the book will show younger readers how someone can achieve their dream, and even as a hockey star, could branch out into the donut business and leave behind such a legacy.
Tim Horton will always live on in name and spirit, and although geared to younger readers, any reader of any age will find new facts and information about this man who died much too soon.
RATING: 4 BOOKMARKS
-- Shelf Life August 2010
It's no small irony that hockey players and their fans routinely show up at rinks across Canada with their "Timmies" in hand.
The man behind the distinctive coffee was one of Canada's top hockey players. He was only 44 when he was killed in a car accident in 1974.
Yet we associate Tim Horton more with food and drink, than we do the game of hockey.
Toronto author Don Quinlan, a retired history teacher, offers readers ages eight to 12 a look at the man behind a tremendous hockey career and a monumental business franchise. Despite his apparent successes, Horton struggled as an underprivileged child and his coffee-and doughnut business really came about because hockey players in his era had to find extra income to get by during the off-seasons.
Easy to read and spilling with archival photos and interesting facts, this is an inspiring book about a man who started with nothing, went on to do great things, but left us all too soon.
-Brenda Hoerle of the Waterloo Region Record
"This is an engaging biography of an athlete who is likely to be remembered for reasons other than his sporting achievements, but who still fascinates the public to this day. This book is an essential purchase for Junior and Middle school libraries who serve a large population of hockey fans; it is a volume that will be read and discussed by many readers."
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The vast majority of Canadians readily recognize Tim Horton's name in connection with the coffee and donut empire he started. Unless one is a hockey-buff however, his long career in the NHL as a defenseman is much lesson known.
This biography for young readers (middle grades) explores the life of this hockey-great and is well peppered with archival photographs, maps, shots of hockey cards, and more, making this a high-interest title for young sports fans. This accessible biography aso includes a timeline of Horton's life, his official hockey stats, an index, and bibliography.
Don Quinlan doesn't veer away from the shadier aspects of Horton's life, such as his propensity to party, or the end of his life due to a lethal combination of speed and alcohol. While he presents these facts honestly, he doesn't demonize Horton, bur rather maintains a rather heroic spin on the man's life. Personally, I would have liked to see a stronger stance against Horton's irresponsible actions; it's dangerous for children to take a man with such destructive tendencies as a role model.
Still, there is a wealth of information to be found in this volume to fill in young Canadians about who the man behind the coffee-chain is. I've gone through life largely unaware of the life of Tim Horton despite my love for the coffee that the chain of stores he established sells. I knew he played hockey and died a somewhat scandalous death, but that was about it. I'm glad to finally have been relieved of my own personal ignorance about Tim Horton's life.
Due to Tim Horton's contributions to hockey and business in Canada this title should definitely be considered a standard addition to public and school libraries across the nation.
This biography for young readers (middle grades) explores the life of this hockey-great and is well peppered with archival photographs, maps, shots of hockey cards, and more, making this a high-interest title for young sports fans. This accessible biography aso includes a timeline of Horton's life, his official hockey stats, an index, and bibliography.
Don Quinlan doesn't veer away from the shadier aspects of Horton's life, such as his propensity to party, or the end of his life due to a lethal combination of speed and alcohol. While he presents these facts honestly, he doesn't demonize Horton, bur rather maintains a rather heroic spin on the man's life. Personally, I would have liked to see a stronger stance against Horton's irresponsible actions; it's dangerous for children to take a man with such destructive tendencies as a role model.
Still, there is a wealth of information to be found in this volume to fill in young Canadians about who the man behind the coffee-chain is. I've gone through life largely unaware of the life of Tim Horton despite my love for the coffee that the chain of stores he established sells. I knew he played hockey and died a somewhat scandalous death, but that was about it. I'm glad to finally have been relieved of my own personal ignorance about Tim Horton's life.
Due to Tim Horton's contributions to hockey and business in Canada this title should definitely be considered a standard addition to public and school libraries across the nation.
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The vast majority of Canadians readily recognize Tim Horton's name in connection with the coffee and donut empire he started. Unless one is a hockey-buff however, his long career in the NHL as a defenseman is much lesson known.
This biography for young readers (middle grades) explores the life of this hockey-great and is well peppered with archival photographs, maps, shots of hockey cards, and more, making this a high-interest title for young sports fans. This accessible biography aso includes a timeline of Horton's life, his official hockey stats, an index, and bibliography.
Don Quinlan doesn't veer away from the shadier aspects of Horton's life, such as his propensity to party, or the end of his life due to a lethal combination of speed and alcohol. While he presents these facts honestly, he doesn't demonize Horton, bur rather maintains a rather heroic spin on the man's life. Personally, I would have liked to see a stronger stance against Horton's irresponsible actions; it's dangerous for children to take a man with such destructive tendencies as a role model.
Still, there is a wealth of information to be found in this volume to fill in young Canadians about who the man behind the coffee-chain is. I've gone through life largely unaware of the life of Tim Horton despite my love for the coffee that the chain of stores he established sells. I knew he played hockey and died a somewhat scandalous death, but that was about it. I'm glad to finally have been relieved of my own personal ignorance about Tim Horton's life.
Due to Tim Horton's contributions to hockey and business in Canada this title should definitely be considered a standard addition to public and school libraries across the nation.
This biography for young readers (middle grades) explores the life of this hockey-great and is well peppered with archival photographs, maps, shots of hockey cards, and more, making this a high-interest title for young sports fans. This accessible biography aso includes a timeline of Horton's life, his official hockey stats, an index, and bibliography.
Don Quinlan doesn't veer away from the shadier aspects of Horton's life, such as his propensity to party, or the end of his life due to a lethal combination of speed and alcohol. While he presents these facts honestly, he doesn't demonize Horton, bur rather maintains a rather heroic spin on the man's life. Personally, I would have liked to see a stronger stance against Horton's irresponsible actions; it's dangerous for children to take a man with such destructive tendencies as a role model.
Still, there is a wealth of information to be found in this volume to fill in young Canadians about who the man behind the coffee-chain is. I've gone through life largely unaware of the life of Tim Horton despite my love for the coffee that the chain of stores he established sells. I knew he played hockey and died a somewhat scandalous death, but that was about it. I'm glad to finally have been relieved of my own personal ignorance about Tim Horton's life.
Due to Tim Horton's contributions to hockey and business in Canada this title should definitely be considered a standard addition to public and school libraries across the nation.
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