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The Cost of These Dreams

Sports Stories and Other Serious Business

By Wright Thompson

Length
12 hrs and 27 mins
Release date
04-02-19
Language
English
Rating
4.9(10)

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From one of America’s most beloved sportswriters, a collection of true stories about the dream of greatness and its cost in the world of sports.

“Wright Thompson’s stories are so full of rich characters, bad actors, heroes, drama, suffering, courage, conflict, and vivid detail that I sometimes thinks he’s working my side of the street – the world of fiction.” (John Grisham) 

There is only one Wright Thompson. He is, as they say, famous if you know who he is: his work includes the most-read articles in the history of ESPN (and it’s not even close) and has been anthologized in the Best American Sports Writing series ten times, and he counts John Grisham and Richard Ford among his ardent admirers. But to say his pieces are about sports, while true as far as it goes, is like saying Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove is a book about a cattle drive. 

Wright Thompson figures people out. He jimmies the lock to the furnaces inside the people he profiles and does an analysis of the fuel that fires their ambition. Whether it be Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods or Pat Riley or Urban Meyer, he strips the away the self-serving myths and fantasies to reveal his characters in full. There are fascinating common denominators: it may not be the case that every single great performer or coach had a complex relationship with his father, but it can sure seem that way. And there is much marvelous local knowledge: about specific sports, and times and places, and people. 

Ludicrously entertaining and often powerfully moving, The Cost of These Dreams is an ode to the reporter’s art, and a celebration of true greatness and the high price that it exacts.

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Length
12 hrs and 27 mins
Release date
04-02-19
Language
English
Category
Sports & Outdoors Sports Writing

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  1. 4.0(1)

    Deep cuts about interesting sports stories

    I discovered this book after listening to a podcast. (Daily Stoic)Well researched and interesting sports stories that are unique and riveting. If I can learn something new about Michael Jordan, then the author did a great job!!

    Chelsie Blair · September 30, 2024

  2. 5.0(1)

    Easy engaging read

    I wasn’t sure how much I would enjoy this book as the majority of the subjects I don’t have a tremendous amount of interest in. The fact is though they’re all fascinating characters dealing with humanity in their own way. Very engaging and a quick and easy read.

    Alayna Lott · October 28, 2023

  3. 5.0(1)

    Great stories and varied

    This was a great listen. Different stories and well written to catch your attention. Nice!!

    Alisha Colbert · January 11, 2022

  4. 5.0(1)

    Fascinating look at people

    This book was fascinating. I loved everything about it. Great stories about real people. I wanted more and more!

    Erica Strong · July 29, 2021

  5. 5.0(1)

    06/2020 Tough Times!!

    It’s a book I needed & didn’t know it! Wow!! Thank you Wright! You captured their voices...and yours!

    Melisa Nance · July 6, 2020

  6. 5.0(1)

    One of the great writers of our time.

    Wright Thompson is my favorite writer. He doesn’t write articles often, but when he does I make sure to read them. He is not your typical sports writer. He doesn’t do Twitter or have “hot takes”. He transports you to time and place. Moments in people’s lives that seem to matter most. In this book he seems to normalize the biggest of titans in sport. He takes you into the lives of Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Lionel Messi and others. He shows you what makes them tick, what drives them. While also uncovering scars and flaws which make them seem human like you and me. He also tells stories of people I’ve never heard of previously like Chris rose, a writer from New Orleans and Tony Harris, a basketball prodigy from Washington state. His last chapter devoted to his father and future son(or daughter) will inevitably give you all the feels. I could not recommend this book enough.

    Shelbie Salgado · May 4, 2019

  7. 5.0(1)

    Awesome Stories

    Wright Thompson does an excellent job narrating his book, taking you inside some of the most private celebrities lives. The last chapter may be the best, definitely worthy of your time.

    Malia Roberts · May 1, 2019

  8. 5.0(1)

    Amazing

    I’ve read a lot is sports books and this one is hands down my favorite!

    Sadie Cook · April 26, 2019

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