One on One

Behind the Scenes with the Greats in the Game
John Feinstein - 2011 Little, Brown and Company

I have not read many of John Feinstein's books but that didn't hold me back from reading this one and it should hold others back either.  This book is not about a year in a particular sports like most of his others; rather it is about the the ideas and circumstances surrounding his other books.   Feinstein talks about his writing experiences including his perception of various athletes and some of the friends he made along the way.

Feinstien's style is honest and straightforward and as someone who has been to many major sporting events, he has some interesting stories to share.  The diversity of the book (college basketball, army-navy football, major league baseball, golf, and tennis) can make it appealing to all types of sports fans.

The biggest caveat is that like most books that take a trip down memory lane, the narrative is sometimes sidetracked, which confuses the timeline a bit.  However, like most memoirs written by sportswriters, the variety of sports coverage and figures makes the book rather interesting and entertaining.