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One on One: Behind the Scenes with the Greats in the Game Hardcover – December 5, 2011

by John Feinstein (Author)
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John Feinstein's illuminating recollections from two decades of interviews with sports legends.

John Feinstein's career is a sports fan's dream-a lifetime of encounters with the great figures in sports, not just on the field, but in the locker room and behind the scenes with legends like Bob Knight, Dean Smith, Mike Krzyzewski, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and John McEnroe.

Since his days as a young Washington Post journalist, Feinstein has written twenty-eight books and countless magazine articles and newspaper columns, covering college basketball, golf, tennis, baseball, and very nearly every sport in between. He has told us of victory and defeat, of athletes and coaches we love -- and love to hate. But some of his best stories have been left untold, until now.

One on One is an incredible portal into the sports we love-from the box scores and the pageantry of game night and into the hard work and intensity that turn players and coaches into legends.
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John Feinstein is the author of many widely acclaimed and bestselling books on sports, including One on One, Moment of Glory, Are You Kidding Me?, Living on the Black, Tales from Q School, Last Dance, Next Man Up, Let Me Tell You a Story (with Red Auerbach), Caddy for Life, Open, The Punch, The Last Amateurs, The Majors, A Good Walk Spoiled, A Civil War, A Season on the Brink, Play Ball, and Hard Courts. He is also the author of five sports mystery novels for young readers. He writes for the Washington Post, Washingtonpost.com, and Golf Digest, and is a regular commentator on The Golf Channel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown and Company
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2011
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 544 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316079049
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316079044
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.75 x 9.75 inches
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    4.4 out of 5 stars 123 ratings

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John Feinstein spent years on the staff at the Washington Post, as well as writing for Sports Illustrated and the National Sports Daily. He is a commentator on NPRs "Morning Edition," a regular on ESPNs "The Sports Reporters" and a visiting professor of journalism at Duke University.His first book, A Season on the Brink, is the bestselling sports book of all time. His first book for younger readers, Last Shot, was a bestseller.

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Customers find this book to be a brilliant sports read, praising Feinstein's storytelling and insight into behind-the-scenes conversations with coaches. They appreciate the humor and consider it a great gift, with one customer noting it deals with many different sports. While customers enjoy the book's content, they express disappointment with the title, which they find misleading.

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19 customers mention "Readability"16 positive3 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one customer noting that Feinstein is a master at telling a good story.

"...Feinstein has written some of the biggest-selling and best sports books in the last 30 years, starting with the fabled "Season on the Brink."..." Read more

"...those books, and in the process even more fascinating and enjoyable material is revealed. Clearly one of John's best...." Read more

"...It is very interesting If you are a sports fan BUY THIS BOOK" Read more

"...and being a casual non-celtics sports fan it was a great read...." Read more

9 customers mention "Insight"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's insights, with reviews highlighting its behind-the-scenes conversations with coaches and helpful content about Feinstein's transformation.

"...His insights about both well-known people (Dean Smith, Jim Valvano, Mike Krzyzewski, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, among others) and others whom..." Read more

"...One of the best parts of journalism for me is the chance to sit around with other reporters and compare notes, opinions and stories...." Read more

"...This book provides behind the scenes conversations with coaches (lots of Coach K and Dean Smith moments)...." Read more

"This was a wonderful follow up. Knowing many of the people that John writes about made it that much richer...." Read more

8 customers mention "Storytelling"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storytelling in the book, with multiple reviews highlighting its great stories and interesting content, with one customer specifically praising the fascinating stories about McEnroe.

"...One of the best parts of journalism for me is the chance to sit around with other reporters and compare notes, opinions and stories...." Read more

"...what it was like to do those books, and in the process even more fascinating and enjoyable material is revealed...." Read more

"...Thank you, John, once again, for sharing your amazing gift of storytelling." Read more

"...Great stories." Read more

7 customers mention "Writer quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers praise the author's writing style, noting they are among the premier sports writers of our times, and one customer describes them as a wonderful interviewer.

"...demonstrated over many years and books that he is one of the best sports writers ever...." Read more

"...Mr. Feinstein is a very gifted storyteller and I felt like I was sitting right next to him as he relives stories from his past...." Read more

"This author is a very good writer as he is writer in the newspaper style...." Read more

"Wonderful insight to the workings of one of the premier sports writers of our times...." Read more

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Customers find the book makes a great gift.

"...You will not be able to put it down. A great gift for yourself. A perfect gift for those whom you know that need an introduction to John's books." Read more

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Customers find the book humorous.

"...His descriptions of the subjects of his books are both funny and touching, particularly the connections he made with the players that he met doing..." Read more

"...Some of Feinstein's anecdotes were funny, some were poignant, some were surprising, but all were interesting. Sold...." Read more

"I am not an American, but I love sports. The book is sometimes funny, but sometimes a little boring and too long...." Read more

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Customers enjoy this sports book, with one mentioning it covers many different sports.

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"...one was just as interesting as all his sports books because it dealt with many sports, including tennis, a sport I am not so familiar with...." Read more

"...He's a HUGE sports fan and it totally captivated him. He's looking forward to reading more of the author. Hello, Valentine's Day!" Read more

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"Difficult Book to review. First the title is deceptive. I expected the book to be a series of interviews. Actually it is more of an autobiography...." Read more

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  • Sharon Storm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Feinstein's stories make for a great read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2012
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    "One on One" is a wonderful collection of John Feinstein's experiences writing books about Army-Navy football, college basketball, and pro tennis and golf. His descriptions of the subjects of his books are both funny and touching, particularly the connections he made with the players that he met doing research for the Army-Navy book. His stories about getting the access he needed to write his books make you feel like you are with him every step of the way. His insights about both well-known people (Dean Smith, Jim Valvano, Mike Krzyzewski, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, among others) and others whom you never heard of are outstanding. I've read several of his other books and now I want to read others that I missed. Loved each and every word.
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  • WDX2BB
    4.0 out of 5 stars There's more to the story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2017
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    The idea behind media interviews for books is to move product. It worked for at least one copy of "One on One."

    I stumbled on John Feinstein's interview with Mike Francesa on the YES Network one day. I heard them talk for 20 minutes, and wasn't the least bit tempted to change the channel.

    Feinstein has written some of the biggest-selling and best sports books in the last 30 years, starting with the fabled "Season on the Brink." At this point in his career, he explained how he wanted to tell some of the back stories involved collecting information for those books, as well as catch up with some of the subjects from relatively long ago.

    Some of Feinstein's anecdotes were funny, some were poignant, some were surprising, but all were interesting.

    Sold.

    Having now read the actual book, it's probably best to separate my reactions into professional and personal. On the professional side, there are many, many good stories here. It's probably as close as Feinstein will get to writing a full-blown autobiography, so it has a personal side to it. And all of the material doesn't deal with books; there's a gripping section about how Feinstein wound up in Kladno, Czechoslovakia,, one day being questioned by Czech authorities while talking to Michal Pivonka's mother for a newspaper article.

    There's plenty of other good stuff here, though. If you are writing a book on golf, and Arnold Palmer invites you to his workshop for company when he works on clubs, you go. If you have the chance to have dinner with Tiger Woods, one on one, you go. Same with a late-night snack at Denny's with Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. There are plenty of other interesting characters here that readers of other Feinstein books will enjoy hearing from again.

    Two books certainly shine through here as the author looks back. Feinstein probably would be the first to agree that a year with Bobby Knight at Indiana wasn't always "enjoyable," but it was always fascinating. Feinstein's book on the Army-Navy game, and the players in it, was clearly a labor of love. It's not surprising, then, that these might be his two best efforts.

    Again, speaking professionally, there certainly will be plenty of people who haven't read all or most of Feinstein's books and thus won't identify as closely with some personalities. Therefore, this is more of a "second read." "One on One" also checks in at more than 500 pages, which is a lot of reading and might be overdoing it for some. Most sports fans, however, will find more than enough to keep themselves entertained.

    As for me personally... I loved it. I plowed through it in a few days, couldn't wait to get back to it when I put it down.

    One of the best parts of journalism for me is the chance to sit around with other reporters and compare notes, opinions and stories. It can make a morning hockey shootaround fascinating with the right mix. This is like sitting down with Feinstein and letting him talk about the greats and near-greats he's encountered.

    "One on One" worked perfectly for me. I'm probably in the minority here, so I don't want to get anyone's hopes too high with a five-star rating. If you like Feinstein's other work, you'd join me in elevating the personal rating below from four to five stars.
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  • Ken Wright
    5.0 out of 5 stars Feinstein still the best with One On One!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2012
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    John Feinstein has demonstrated over many years and books that he is one of the best sports writers ever.
    His readers cannot help but wonder how he gets so much "inside stuff" from his subjects. Now we are given an insight into one of the reasons for John's greatness: The trust and confidence his subjects have in John.
    One On One takes us through what it was like to do those books, and in the process even more fascinating and enjoyable material is revealed.
    Clearly one of John's best.
    You will not be able to put it down.
    A great gift for yourself. A perfect gift for those whom you know that need an introduction to John's books.
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  • live4life
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW what a book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2013
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    I had never read a John Feinstein book before, and now I am a little upset. I am upset becuase now I have to purchase more books. This guy is incredible.
    I am a former college basketball player and I grew up when Bobby Knight was still a coach at IU. This book gives you the behind the scenes of the year that Feinstein spent with Coach Knight. It is very interesting

    If you are a sports fan BUY THIS BOOK
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  • M. NEWMAN
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoying this book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2013
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    Feinstein is just great. I read the Red Auerbach book (Let Me Tell You a Story) and being a casual non-celtics sports fan it was a great read. Mr. Feinstein is a very gifted storyteller and I felt like I was sitting right next to him as he relives stories from his past. I'm about halfway through this book and just loving it. If you're a casual sports fan you won't regret picking up this book.
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  • JLS
    4.0 out of 5 stars Life behind the scenes
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
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    This author is a very good writer as he is writer in the newspaper style. This book provides behind the scenes conversations with coaches (lots of Coach K and Dean Smith moments). Also background behind his other books about golf and Army-Navy football rivalry. If you enjoyed A Season on the Brink you will enjoy this.
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  • Robert R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well done!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
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    This was a wonderful follow up. Knowing many of the people that John writes about made it that much richer. Thank you, John, once again, for sharing your amazing gift of storytelling.
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  • Stuart D. Hale
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2012
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    I bought this book as a gift for my son-in-law, a big sports fan, and he really enjoyed it. I listened to John Feinstein being interviewed on the radio while I was driving cross country so I passed on some of the background behind the book as part of the gift. I browsed the book before I wrapped it and will borrow the book back to read it. Great stories.
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