Nba magic johnson, larry bird recall rivalry in new book. When the game was ours by larry bird, earvin johnson. These were two of my five favorite players while growing up, and i thoroughly enjoyed reading about the highlights of their careers and learning more about what was behind the. This is a broader and fresher perspective from his career as a player into coaching. The book chronicles his life and career up to the 1989 nba season. Nov 15, 2009 macmullan has covered many sports and athletes, but bird and magic have captivated her. At long last the great book on bird and magic their own account, told from. Discount prices on books by jackie macmullan, including titles like basketball. Debut authors and works by and about women prevailed in a year with a record number of submissions in the nations largest literary awards program. Macmullan started her sports journalism career at the age fifteen in order to write only about her high schools girl teams for their. J and jerry west, spoke movingly about their greatest passion. Editions of when the game was ours by jackie macmullan. My guess would be that jackie wrote a majority of this book herself, but there were several points where i had no idea who was running the show at all.
Before i get started, i just want to mention that i realize this book was. When the game was ours by larry bird, earvin johnson jr. The format is a little offputting at first, but the insight from the individuals is so great, that it eventually begins to flow. On playing and coaching the game i love by larry bird, jackie macmullan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Following bird s departure, the celtics promptly retired his jersey number 33.
Bird, larry, johnson, earvin magic, macmullan, jackie. When the game was ours by larry bird, earvin magic johnson. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device. Jackie macmullan s when the game was ours is a story about the careers of two of the greatest basketball players ever, larry bird and earvin magic johnson. Bird watching by larry bird, jackie macmullan audiobook. Even if you thought you knew everything about basketball legend larry bird, this audiobook is full of surprises. Magic and larry are very honest throughout this book, and their memories are skilfully stitched together by coauthor jackie mcmullan. Bird, larry, johnson, earvin magic, macmullan, jackie, hill, dick. A lot of us who are bird fans have heard the same old stories over and over.
When the game was ours ebook written by larry bird, earvin johnson, jackie macmullan. When the game was ours by larry bird and magic johnson. Some contributions of a fifteenyear local study of the northern bobwhite to a knowledge of population phe. I had so much nostalgia, especially reading about magic vs bird and arvydas sabonis. Nba magic johnson, larry bird recall rivalry in new book originally published november 2, 2009 at 11. Jackie mac macmullan boyle born october 7, 1960 is an american freelance newspaper sportswriter and nba columnist for the sports website she attended westwood high school in westwood, massachusetts and was coached by kathy delaneysmith. Nov 04, 2009 in the book, which johnson coauthored with larry bird and frequent espn contributor jackie macmullan, johnson admits he helped keep thomas off the 1992 u. When the earth is ravaged and the animals are dying. The 2019 pen america literary awards winners pen america. Nov 14, 2009 macmullan returned to her alma mater to promote her new book, when the game was ours, which she cowrote with nba hall of famers larry bird and earvin magic johnson.
When the game was ours, by larry bird and magic johnson the. When the game was ours by larry bird and magic johnson with. When the game was ours, by larry bird and magic johnson. Dec 31, 2009 by larry bird and earvin magic johnson, with jackie macmullan houghton mifflin harcourt 2009 when the game was ours tells the real story behind the rivalry between earvin magic johnson and larry. The pair saved basketball, are arguably the two greatest players of their generation, and are now the subject of a book written by former boston globe basketball writer jackie macmullan. I have high respect for jackie macmullan and that is book was disappointing. Recounting a great rivalry and the nba renaissance it. There are very few things in my home that show anybody what i do for a living, thats not what i do, said. When the game was ours by larry bird and magic johnson with jackie macmullan is an engaging jaunt through the careers of larry bird and magic johnson and the national basketball association of the 80s and early 90s. Jackie macmullan wrote a sensational book about magic johnson and larry bird called when the game was ours.
When the game was ours 9780547225470 by bird, larry. In magic we see a young, invincible star struggle with the sting of defeat, not just as a. Jun 03, 2010 a better way to reflect on the two players, and their respective teams, might be when the game was ours, written by bird and johnson with the sportswriter jackie macmullan. Jackie macmullan has been a likable and wellrespected sportswriter for many years, and considering her unique closeness to the nba and boston sports in particular, i anticipated that this would be a definitive work on the oftencelebrated birdmagic dynamic a magnum opus if you will. When the game was ours by larry bird earvin johnson jr. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read when the game was ours. When the game was ours by jackie macmullan goodreads. Their book is alive with truthits a story of brilliance, brilliantly told with the help of prizewinning writer jackie macmullan.
Macmullan, jackie and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. So often with books by two authors, they alternate chapters. Basketball by jackie macmullan, rafe bartholomew, dan. Jackie macmullan books list of books by author jackie. We all love that blue collar demeanor bird carries to the grave, but this book seemed to be a little on the dry. From the moment these two players took the court on opposing sides, they engaged in a fierce physical and psychological battle. Bird speaks with amazing candor, offering a personal and honest look at his career with the celtics, his experience with the 92 olympi. When the days getting colder when you see it pages. Bird and magic were nba saviors just before my time, and this book, expertly written, helped me appreciate both more as players and for their role in the league. Published october 1st 2010 by mariner books paperback, 368 pages. Published october 1st 2010 by mariner books paperback, 368 pages authors.
She says bird s reticence shouldnt be misinterpreted as. To tell this story, acclaimed journalists jackie macmullan, rafe bartholomew and dan klores embarked on a groundbreaking mission to interview a staggering lineup of basketball trailblazers. When the days getting colder when you see it pages directory. Dec, 2009 most of the bird magic story has already been written, but in macmullan s capable hands, the tale is reenergized from their littleknown introduction as college allstar teammates in the. Apr 11, 2012 espns jackie macmullan chronicled the bird magic rivalry in her book, when the game was ours, and served as a consultant on the play. Truth about magic johnson and isiah thomas is that even. When the game was ours by larry bird, earvin johnson, jackie. Their uncommonly competitive relationship came to symbolize the most compelling rivalry in the nba. Oct 30, 2009 in chapter 6 of macmullans book, bird talks about maxwell laying down after signing a big contract before the 198485 season. The ultimate basketball trivia book by sam amico paperback. In 2010 bird coauthored the book, when the game was ours with magic. Larry bird, earvin magic johnson, dick hill reader audio cd jan 2016. At long last the great book on bird and magictheir own account, told from.
Was ours reprint by bird, larry, johnson, earvin, macmullan, jackie isbn. When the game was ours by larry bird, earvin magic. Larry bird earvin magic johnson jackie macmullan abebooks. When the girl in your arms is the girl in your heart. I was one of the fortunate journalists who covered the celticslakers and bird magic rivalry in the 1980s as a sportswriter for the boston globe. Unhs macmullan promotes her book on birdmagic rivalry. Dec 06, 2009 while bird and johnson do most of the reminiscing, macmullan, a longtime boston sportswriter, supplies enough reporting to enrich the narrative, drawing on others to help illustrate what the sport. Nov 04, 2009 larry bird, earvin johnson, jackie macmullan. The intensity with which both bird and johnson approached their headtohead battles while publicly feigning indifference about each other was unmistakable. At long last the great book on bird and magic their own account, told from behind the scenes, inside huddles, confidential phone conversations, backseats of cars, and most importantly, from their inner hearts. Though bird and johnson with jackie macmullan are credited as the authors, it is clearly macmullans book, as all but the introduction by bird and johnson is written in the third person, with the former boston globe reporter and columnist masterfully weaving the recollections of the two protagonists with those of dozens of observers, including teammates and family members.
Wow, not just a sports book but a testament to friendship built through competition. Nov 03, 2009 in a new book, when the game was ours, cowritten by jackie macmullan, bird and joh nson detail their love and hate for one another over the years. A known rivalry when the game was ours takes us into the famous rivalry between the two best basketball players of all time in larry bird and magic johnson. When the game was ours earvin magic johnson and larry bird, with jackie macmullan. A compelling and enjoyable read, every bit as entertaining as watching magic and bird battling on the parquet. Jackie macmullan books list of books by author jackie macmullan. For the first time hundreds of legends, from kobe, lebron and steph curry to magic johnson, dr. Jackie macmullan 20101001 by larry bird earvin johnson jr. If ever there was a twoman dream team, they were it. Bird, larry and magic johnson, with jackie macmullan published by houghton mifflin harcourt, boston 2009 isbn 10. Jackie macmullan books list of books by jackie macmullan. Play offers moments, but not as many as magicbird rivalry. Macmullan has covered many sports and athletes, but bird and magic have captivated her.
Nov 20, 2009 magic and larry are very honest throughout this book, and their memories are skilfully stitched together by coauthor jackie mcmullan. Earvin magic johnson and larry bird with jackie macmullan. Each chapter starts with a climax, then goes back in time and sketches in the detail. Nov 08, 2009 larry bird and magic johnson will be linked forever. When the game was ours larry bird, earvin johnson, jackie. The following book award winners were announced live at the 2019 pen america literary awards ceremony on february 26, 2019, at the nyu skirball center in nyc, hosted by hari kondabolu. Larry bird, earvin magic johnson, jackie macmullan. A thorough and nostalgic history of basketball, told mainly by weaving individuals quotes together. When the game was ours by larry bird, earvin magic johnson, jackie macmullan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 30, 2012 the front cover and sleeve of the book reads as follows. Bird and earvin magic johnson with jacki, earvin magic johnson, jackie macmullan, dick hill. Jackie macmullan has been a likable and wellrespected sportswriter for many years, and considering her unique closeness to the nba and boston sports in particular, i anticipated that this would be a definitive work on the oftencelebrated bird magic dynamic a magnum opus if you will. When the game was ours larry bird and magic johnson.
Jackie macmullan is a nationally recognized sports columnist, who spent three decades at the boston globe and covered the nba for sports illustrated in the late 1990s. In 2010 bird coauthored the book, when the game was ours with magic johnson. There arent any major revelations in this account of the bird magic era. Basketball by jackie macmullan, rafe bartholomew, dan klores. Maxwell was mvp of the 1981 finals and famously said, hop on my back. In 1999, macmullan collaborated with larry bird on his autobiography bird watching.
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