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Playing With Fire |  | Author: Theo Fleury with Kirstie McLellan Day
Publisher: Triumph Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 208217
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 1.4
ISBN: 1600781993
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.962092
EAN: 9781600781995
ASIN: 1600781993
Publication Date: October 14, 2009
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 12
 A Heartbreaking Story August 24, 2010
happygarden (Canada)
My husband who is not an avid reader but a sports enthusiast expressed a desire to get this book. I, however, read daily and found it lying around the house. The heart break written in these words is palpable This young man was set adrift in life with no conscience, love, or coping skills. The pain he has endured is immense. It is amazing that he ever made it to the levels he did in professional hockey. The book does not challenge the mind, the writing is minimal and harsh, but the pain he has endured is evident. There is a lot of disturbing course language and sexual content. However, this is likely an accurate reflection of his upbringing and life experiences. It is interesting to see the depths of despair a human spirit can flounder into. I wish him the best in his new life of sobriety and hope he has peace in the future. Theo Fleury describes the pain of sexual abuse, drug use, fame, fortune, and depression in heart wrenching detail and you do feel sorry for him despite his successes because he also has had so many many failures.
 awsome book June 1, 2010
Brad Finkelstein
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you're a hockey fan, you'll love it. It's very honest, open and and a bit shocking on what goes on in players lives. It's a must read, I couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days!
Good Read! May 30, 2010
JET9810 (MO, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great autobiography just because of how open and honest Theo is throughout the book. He doesn't hold back when talking about his life's successes and failures. If you're a hockey fan then this is a must read book, but the non-hockey fan may get bored in some of the chapters that he writes about his big games.
The Little Engine that could...and did! March 24, 2010
Flyinhighagain (Orlando, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
One look at Theo Fleury and it's apparent what would be held against him his whole hockey career--5'6"! What's not apparent is the quick feet, great hands and scoring touch, and a fire inside to show you, by any means necessary, that he can and will beat you!
This book is the classic story of the undersized kid from Russell Saskachewan, who tore up junior leagues and minor leagues, to stand on top of the world in the NHL with Lord Stanley's Cup and over 450 career goals. Oh yeah, throw in a gold medal. Theo guides you through his life and career, telling funny stories from the road and locker rooms, like you were hanging out with him at some bar. He speaks candidly about his insatiable appetite for partying that cost him several relationships and ultimately his career, but really makes no apologies for it. His life does come full circle with happiness and sobriety, but the books never breaks into "self help" mode.
A few things I really enjoyed about the reading of the book: All of the chapters are very short, but the book itself is a good length. I like to read in short bursts, so this was perfect for me. There was also a good mix of road stories and life history. Theo was always very open and honest about his feelings. If he thought an opponent was a dirt bag, he definately did not mind saying it. The book was a very easy, interesting read and should be a manual for anyone that was ever told they were too small!
Theo! March 15, 2010
D. Holub (Anytown, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A very entertaining and motivating read. I great behind the scenes look at the REAL NHL.
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