Playing For Pizza: A Novel
by John Grisham (Hardback) | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 9780385525008 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 9780385525008 Global Overview for this book
3 journalers for this copy...
Received from my friend Eileen "to do that book thing that you do!" :)
"Rick Dockery was the third-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In the AFC Championship game against Denver, to the surprise and dismay of virtually everyone, Rick actually got into the game. With a 17-point lead and just minutes to go, Rick provided what was arguably the worst single performance in the history of the NFL. Overnight, he became a national laughingstock and, of course, was immediately cut by the Browns and shunned by all other teams.
But all Rick knows is football, and he insists that his agent, Arnie, find a team that needs him. Against enormous odds Arnie finally locates just such a team and informs Rick that, miraculously, he can in fact now be a starting quarterback-for the mighty Panthers of Parma, Italy.
Yes, Italians do play American football, to one degree or another, and the Parma Panthers desperately want a former NFL player any former NFL player at their helm. So Rick reluctantly agrees to play for the Panthers-at least until a better offer comes along-and heads off to Italy. He knows nothing about Parma, has never been to Europe, and doesn't speak or understand a word of Italian. To say that Italy holds a few surprises for Rick Dockery would be something of an understatement."
"Rick Dockery was the third-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In the AFC Championship game against Denver, to the surprise and dismay of virtually everyone, Rick actually got into the game. With a 17-point lead and just minutes to go, Rick provided what was arguably the worst single performance in the history of the NFL. Overnight, he became a national laughingstock and, of course, was immediately cut by the Browns and shunned by all other teams.
But all Rick knows is football, and he insists that his agent, Arnie, find a team that needs him. Against enormous odds Arnie finally locates just such a team and informs Rick that, miraculously, he can in fact now be a starting quarterback-for the mighty Panthers of Parma, Italy.
Yes, Italians do play American football, to one degree or another, and the Parma Panthers desperately want a former NFL player any former NFL player at their helm. So Rick reluctantly agrees to play for the Panthers-at least until a better offer comes along-and heads off to Italy. He knows nothing about Parma, has never been to Europe, and doesn't speak or understand a word of Italian. To say that Italy holds a few surprises for Rick Dockery would be something of an understatement."
Journal Entry 2 by smhamn at Controlled Release in A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (2/19/2008 UTC) at Controlled Release in A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Sending to Valentina1209 as a wishlist RABCK!!
Sending to Valentina1209 as a wishlist RABCK!!
If you like football and you like Italy, then you will like this book!
Well, I love Italy and I love football, so this must be the perfect book for me! I'm looking forward to reading it!
2/29/08
This was a wonderful story. I loved the cultural immersion, which made Parma and its food come alive right off the pages. The football backdrop lended a lot of action and depth to the story. A fun, interesting read!
2/29/08
This was a wonderful story. I loved the cultural immersion, which made Parma and its food come alive right off the pages. The football backdrop lended a lot of action and depth to the story. A fun, interesting read!
Journal Entry 5 by valentina1209 at RABCK in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, March 8, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (3/8/2008 UTC) at RABCK in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Keep them Moving Challenge realease #11RABCK challenge release #39
sending to book-spy
valentina1209--You will not believe how this RABCK made my day. Seriously, it's been a struggle every day and I really like Grisham, I didn't know this book was out, it's well travelled (which is wonderful), so it's moving up for me to read. I do have some quizzes, tests, and term papers due but I'll be reading this book in my inbetweeen time.
Again, I thank you and all the other members for sharing.
I'll probably pass this book on to my mother before I release it...maybe I'll do Cliff's RABCK...I haven't done that in a while and they are always fun because the member is truly surprised!
turn the page,
book-spy
