Tennis Hobo: A Derailed Memoir - John K Gruberg
Tennis Hobo: A Derailed Memoir - John K Gruberg Book
Your favorite tennis book may have to step aside for this semi-autobiographical novel. A tennis coach and a writer, John Gruberg has been mentioned on the Tonight Show and in Playboy Magazine. There are tears in my eyes as I finish this book. Wow, I am really stunned! Roger Kahn, USPTAWhat a great, entertaining and FUN read! John Gruberg has nailed this one. Dont miss it! ... Dick Gould, Director of Tennis, Stanford UniversityI can relate to this book. Great tale! ... Peter Smith, Mens Tennis Coach, USCTennis Hobo is a pleasure that resonates like a cold beer on a hot Saturday afternoon. ... Lucia Romanov, Former WTA & Fed Cup Player, RomaniaAt last, a great tennis novel. ... Gary Glassman, Tennis Coach, Stony Brook UniversityA tennis story that begs to be told. Sean Sloane, Past Director of Education, USTATennis Hobo is, perhaps, the best on its subject ... Alan Hager, Chair Emeritus, Department of English, University of IllinoisGrubergs Tennis Hobo brings to mind A Handful of Summers by Gordon Forbes. ... Andrew Weldon, Former Conductor, Burlington Northern Railroad. . . . . . .The golden years of Borg, Connors, McEnroe / Evert, Navratilova, King, haunt the background as two California pros investigate off-the-beaten-path money tournaments, hobo trains, and life in the not-so-fast lane; while simultaneously negotiating the joys and sorrows of teaching the game. (Witty insights and unique instruction tips are a bonus.)Hop on board and find out why Tennis Hobo may be one of the best tennis books ever!
P>Review "One ace of a novel! At first glance the country club sport of tennis may not seem like ideal material for a Kerouac-style road novel, but one of the many charms of John Grubergs Tennis Hobo is that it pulls off just such a window-to-the-world approach with good-natured ease. Gruberg does so through a narrator named Stretch, whose adventures from boxcar to center court include more than a handful of vivid main characters, not to mention bit-part players who provide everything from comedic nicknames to Lorca-like poetry. Readers can pick up helpful tips on the value of a well-timed moon ball, not to mention renderings of the Berkeley hills and flatlands as well as the Bay Area, California and broader Western landscapes that only a sharp-eyed person with both feet on the ground can provide. Its no surprise that Grubergs book is garnering enthusiastic praise from the likes of USCs Peter Smith and Stanfords Dick Gould. Subtitled "A Derailed Memoir," Tennis Hobo makes for one compelling, entertaining ride. Grubergs fictional first serve is a uniquely loopy ace down the T."* John Huston, Inside Tennis*"This book is well crafted with tremendous attention to detail, and it portrays tennis in a new light. Although the accurately depicted social mores of the tennis scene in those days give me some pause, I nevertheless thoroughly enjoyed Tennis Hobo.So many memories, in so many areas, came flooding into my mind -- people, places, experiences -- learning from my dad, junior competition, college tennis -- and the excitement and loneliness of early years on tour.I thought about the countless lifetime friends the game has given me, and what it is to touch lives of every age through coaching, and even what makes for a good life.Thank you, John Gruberg, for some very poignant and enjoyable reading!"* Gene Mayer, Former #4 Singles Player in the World *"I didnt think anyone could surpass Brad Gilberts Winning Ugly, but John Gruberg did so, easily! Tennis Hobo is the kind of insight and story-telling that we "ams" have been waiting for!"* Christopher A. De Tone *"I totally love this read, so much is relatable to my own journey and many of my close friends making a living/life in the industry. As a player, coach, and someone who deals everyday with the goals of teaching pros and their protgs, John Gruberg really speaks to me. Tennis Hobo is not only entertaining, but it has something to say!"* Sid Newcomb, USPTA National Head of Testing and Certification *"John Grubergs book paints a vivid picture of what it is like to pursue your tennis dream, and it makes the great point that anyone can make a difference by pursuing that dream."* Bill Kellogg, President, La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club *"I loved Tennis Hobo. I am 87 years old and really enjoyed thinking about those times before Federer. I did not ride in boxcars, but that would have been great because my parents couldnt cart me around when I was a kid. I found Tennis Hobo in a bookstore and couldnt put it down. I just wanted to let John Gruberg know how much I enjoyed it. I live in a retirement community, been there, done that, and still play for fun."* Marjorie Kohler, Former National Senior Champion *(BK-9780997657807)
| SKU | BK-9780997657807 |
| Barcode # | 9780997657807 |
| Brand | Inventor Press |
| Artist / Author | John K Gruberg |
| Shipping Weight | 0.4600kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.140m |
| Shipping Height | 0.020m |
| Shipping Length | 0.220m |
| Type | Paperback |
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