Orr: My Story Book Discussion Thread

[Neely2005]

CBC Interview

CBC did a interview with bobby Orr about the book it is pretty good

Here's the CBC interview:

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/bobby-orr-shares-his-story-on-the-national-1.2053842

 

[WickedBruinsGirl]

I'll probably pick it up before the weekend. Might be a good read on the bus trip to NYC this weekend.

 

[BostonBob]

You can watch the CBC interview here:

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/bobby-orr-shares-his-story-on-the-national-1.2053842

The CBC will be airing a longer version of the Orr interview this Sunday on the show Mansbridge One on One. I know that Bobby will be talking in more depth about Don Cherry.

 

[Neely2005]

The CBC will be airing a longer version of the Orr interview this Sunday on the show Mansbridge One on One. I know that Bobby will be talking in more depth about Don Cherry.

Thanks I'll set the PVR.

 

[Bruinguy]

Just ordered my copy and added on Derek Sanderson's book as I haven't read that one yet. Can't wait to get them!!

 

[KuralySnipes]

I really want this book, I wonder if it will be at any local libraries.

 

[Flannelman]

I really want this book, I wonder if it will be at any local libraries.

most any library will go out of their way to bring in content for patrons - you've just got to ask (if they don't have it). Most have online catalogs and you can likely check to see if they have it:

http://sails.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/swansea/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f1920$002fSD_ILS:1920178/one?qu=9780399161759

 

[KuralySnipes]

most any library will go out of their way to bring in content for patrons - you've just got to ask (if they don't have it). Most have online catalogs and you can likely check to see if they have it:

http://sails.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/swansea/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f1920$002fSD_ILS:1920178/one?qu=9780399161759

Thanks so much, I am finding my library card information and placing it on hold right now!

 

[finchster]

I'm curious to read the differences between this book and the one Stephen Brunt did.

 

[GordonHowe]

Autobiography. Allegedly discusses his scummy ex-agent in the book.

Eagleson is the worst ******* ever involved with the NHL, and there have been a few. He's totally unrepentant, by the way. Effing pig.

Also by the way, we have the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune's Russ Conway to thank for finally bringing him to justice.

http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x1442573781/NHL-Alumni-honor-Russ-Conway

 

[Alicat]

I'm curious to read the differences between this book and the one Stephen Brunt did.

Bobby wrote this book. Brunt's is an unauthorized account. Big difference.

 

[GordonHowe]

I'm curious to read the differences between this book and the one Stephen Brunt did.

"Searching For Bobby Orr"? I knew of Bobby's reticence, which has often been portrayed as a kind of aloofness or worse. Unfortunately, Mr. Brunt's book falls into that category. I was a bit surprised & disappointed upon reading it.

If you caught the CBS Sunday Morning interview with Mo Rocca

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-57607250/the-passion-of-bobby-orr/

it's evident how comfortable in his own skin Bobby has become. Maybe that wasn't always the case when dealing with sometimes agenda driven media types. After all, he's been dealing with them since the age of 14.

 

[sooshii]

Here's the CBC interview:

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/bobby-orr-shares-his-story-on-the-national-1.2053842

Thanks for posting the link. It was a great interview and will hold me over til Amazon gets the book here tomorrow.

Bobby's knees!

If I could ask him a question it would be, What's your second-favorite goal?

I hope he sells a lotta books.

 

[Kate08]

What does the P in PVR stand for? You Canadians and your crazy English.

 

[BNHL]

I'm curious to read the differences between this book and the one Stephen Brunt did.

Hated the Brunt book,found it alternating between fascinating and boring as hell.

 

[BostonBob]

What does the P in PVR stand for? You Canadians and your crazy English.

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I always that that using PVR instead of DVR was weird but that's what we crazy Canucks use.

 

[sooshii]

What does the P in PVR stand for? You Canadians and your crazy English.

Swear to God, I heard Espo ask this question on the radio last week.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

"Searching For Bobby Orr"? I knew of Bobby's reticence, which has often been portrayed as a kind of aloofness or worse. Unfortunately, Mr. Brunt's book falls into that category. I was a bit surprised & disappointed upon reading it.

If you caught the CBS Sunday Morning interview with Mo Rocca

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-57607250/the-passion-of-bobby-orr/

it's evident how comfortable in his own skin Bobby has become. Maybe that wasn't always the case when dealing with sometimes agenda driven media types. After all, he's been dealing with them since the age of 14.

Yes,I didn't like Searching for Bobby Orr either,it was hardly revealing.

 

[Bruins 54]

"Searching For Bobby Orr"? I knew of Bobby's reticence, which has often been portrayed as a kind of aloofness or worse. Unfortunately, Mr. Brunt's book falls into that category. I was a bit surprised & disappointed upon reading it.

If you caught the CBS Sunday Morning interview with Mo Rocca

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-57607250/the-passion-of-bobby-orr/

it's evident how comfortable in his own skin Bobby has become. Maybe that wasn't always the case when dealing with sometimes agenda driven media types. After all, he's been dealing with them since the age of 14.

I had heard about the CBS interview but missed it ... thanks for posting that link.

 

[missingchicklet]

Got the book this morning and read straight through it. Wow! What a great book. It's cool to get Bobby's story straight from the source. He devotes an entire chapter to Don Cherry. I really enjoyed reading that one because Orr sheds a lot of light on the immense respect he has for Grapes, and why that respect exists.

We all know what a kind and positive man Orr is, so his chapter on Eagleson will tell you all you need to know about what a dirtbag that guy is. We already know that Eagleson is a complete piece of crap, but reading in detail from Bobby about him makes me dislike him even more. What a POS!

Finally, Bobby's chapter on the state of hockey is good stuff. If you've listened to interviews with Orr then you probably have picked up on much of what is in that chapter, but it's still very interesting.

All in all this book is essential reading for hockey fans. The writing is incredibly easy to read and flows well. Block off some time for it. It's hard to put down once you start reading.

 

[Budddy]

just got my book this morning...went into store and I ask clerk for the book as it wasn't on the shelf...he said just putting up now and he then said he has a special copy for me and then hands over a copy autographed by Bobby...I got it as I was the first one to ask for the book...

 

[sooshii]

just got my book this morning...went into store and I ask clerk for the book as it wasn't on the shelf...he said just putting up now and he then said he has a special copy for me and then hands over a copy autographed by Bobby...I got it as I was the first one to ask for the book...

Sweet! What a nice bonus.

I ordered mine from Amazon in May, I'll probably get the same treatment!

 

[Alicat]

I have the digital copy and I'm hoping the hardcover is available today. I am just like Budddy and will read books in one sitting which gets me into trouble sleep wise lol. I will be reading it tonight

 

[bruinsfan1970]

Eagleson is the worst ******* ever involved with the NHL, and there have been a few. He's totally unrepentant, by the way. Effing pig.

Also by the way, we have the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune's Russ Conway to thank for finally bringing him to justice.

http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x1442573781/NHL-Alumni-honor-Russ-Conway

Read a very good book by Russ Conway Titled:Game Misconduct.I ordered the book online from an online book store of used books.I paid one dollar for the book and when I received it,it was autographed by Mr. Conway and he even wrote a short essay about the book and then signed it.Great read if I find it today I will post a picture.

 

[GordonHowe]

just got my book this morning...went into store and I ask clerk for the book as it wasn't on the shelf...he said just putting up now and he then said he has a special copy for me and then hands over a copy autographed by Bobby...I got it as I was the first one to ask for the book...

Hey, what a nice story. Good for you!