Season on the Brink, John Feinstein
Season on the Brink, John Feinstein
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Season on the Brink

Author: John Feinstein

Narrator: John Feinstein

Unabridged: 13 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/19/2013

Synopsis

Decades after it spent weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, A Season on the Brink remains the most celebrated basketball book ever written—an unforgettable chronicle of his year spent following the Indiana Hoosiers and their fiery coach Bob Knight.

Granted unprecedented access to legendary coach Bob Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers during the 1985–86 season, John Feinstein saw and heard it all—practices, team meetings, strategy sessions, and midgame huddles—as the team worked to return to championship form. The result is an unforgettable chronicle that not only captures the drama and pressure of big-time college basketball but also paints a vivid portrait of a complex, brilliant coach as he walks the fine line between genius and madness. This anniversary edition features an updated Introduction by Feinstein.

About John Feinstein

John Feinstein was a sports writer and bestselling author of more than forty books, including A Season on the Brink, A Good Walk Spoiled, The Ancient Eight, and Five Banners: Inside the Duke Dynasty. He was a longtime columnist for The Washington Post, Golf Digest, and was a frequent contributor to a variety of radio programs. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tom on February 16, 2021

John Feinsten took a sabbatical from the Washington Post and spent the 1985-86 season embedded with the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team. Coach Knight already had 2 National Championships trophies, but was coming off a horrendous season at Indiana. Despite being preseason number 4, the Hoosiers didn......more

Goodreads review by Ben on December 18, 2020

A brilliant portrait of perhaps the ultimate "Complicated Man" figure in sports. Feinstein was granted incredible access to the 1985-86 Indiana basketball team and he took full advantage of it, resulting in an excellent behind-the-scenes tale of the team and all its personalities. The star, of cours......more

Goodreads review by Robert on August 04, 2022

"A Season on the Brink: A Year with Bob Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers" by John Feinstein is a remarkable book. Remarkable for the breadth and depth of access Bob Knight granted to a journalist and remarkable for the behind the scenes look at, despite his profanity, bullyness and mercurial mood swi......more

Goodreads review by Nick on October 16, 2024

Truly unbelievable that Bob Knight granted a journalist this much access, but what a perfect portrait of how far a psychotic, abusive coach can stretch the relationship between himself and the fans, players, and admin when you win a whole lot and foster some relationships off the court. If I have to......more

Goodreads review by Laura on September 02, 2008

This book proves 2 things without a doubt: 1. Bob Knight is an asshole 2. You can read about a game or see it live, but basketball is best enjoyed on TV in the comfort of your own home. The end.......more

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