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NOT FOR BASEBALL GEEKS

Revisado: 09-19-18

I know Baseball very well, with one or two exceptions this book didn't teach me anything I didn't already know. If you're just starting to watch the game it's probably well worth your while, otherwise look for something else. For an actual Baseball Geek (like this book implies it would be good for), look to Brian Kenny's "Ahead Of The Curve", a great book for fans to learn about Sabermetrics and the new way that baseball is done.

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Great Story about a Great Man

Revisado: 06-15-18

I decided to listen to Ned Colletti’s Book “The Big Chair” and I’m glad I did.
It gives a good description of his Blue Collar parents and Ned’s Blue Collar start where he basically worked 2 jobs to make ends meet, he seemed to feel it was worth it to be in an industry he was interested in (Chicago Hockey and Cubs Baseball). The book then goes into his days with The Chicago Cubs (the team he rooted for as a young boy), then to The San Fransisco Giants and finally to The Los Angeles Dodgers. Throughout the book Ned is very appreciative of the people that helped him during his career. There are probably only about 3 or 4 people in the entire book that Ned has negative words for. All in all, it’s a great book that gives good backstage access and insight to the decision making process of a major market GM.
I’ve always liked Ned and this book made me appreciate him even more. There are some parts of the book that even got me a little misty eyed, mostly stuff about Ned’s Father and other Family members.
I will say that if you’re looking for a book that is going to be negative and stir up controversy about other people you might want to look elsewhere, he has positive words for the SF Giants, Brian Sabian (who I personally don’t like because he’s the GM of the SF Giants and helped them win 3 World Series in a 5 year run), Barry Bonds and Frank McCourt.
I would recommend this book to any long time Dodger fans or any baseball fan for that matter.
Go Blue.

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Very Interesting Listen

Revisado: 10-27-16

Where does The Ultimate History of Video Games rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I would put this book in my top. I only have 42 audiobooks though.

What did you like best about this story?

There are many great characters in this book, I would say one of my personal favorites was Nolan Bushnell.

Which scene was your favorite?

Learning about the particulars of the publishing of ET by Atari.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I may have chuckled a couple of times.

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Great Listen, Great Person, Great Story

Revisado: 02-07-14

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would recommend to a friend. It is interesting to hear the story in Jim's own words.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Imperfect?

Going to his daughter's school to speak to young children.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, numerous moments. The way people treated him and the way that he affected the lives of others (mostly youngsters).

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