The Miracle of St. Anthony: A Season with Coach Bob Hurley and Basketball’s Most Improbable Dynasty

5 Responses to “The Miracle of St. Anthony: A Season with Coach Bob Hurley and Basketball’s Most Improbable Dynasty”

1. Maximus says:

   May 3, 2010 at 10:44 pm

   This a top-notch sports tale. Its characters kept me riveted, its plot line kept me reading and Wojnarowski’s ability to intertwine a bunch of different aspects of the tale made this book about more than just basketball.

   My only complaint is about the editing. There were many typos, but that kind of thing happens in all books. But, one grammatical rule consistently went overlooked: the gerund’s needing a possesive. One time is alright, but not once was it done correctly in this book. That consistent grammatical oversight is the only thing keeping this book from a five-star piece of literature.
   Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
2. Mark Wilson says:

   May 3, 2010 at 11:22 pm

   I am really sorry I read this book. I loved the career of Coach Hurley and his son. This book is not one I would recommend.
   Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
3. Joseph Turkos says:

   May 3, 2010 at 11:34 pm

   Highlights glamorize, AAU programs denigrate and money corrupts the world of high school basketball. Sound fundamentals seem to be as prevalent as the chicken wire that once surrounded basketball courts. It’s refreshing to see that the game is still taught correctly in some gyms.
   
   Adrian Wojnarowski chronicles St. Anthony High School’s 2003-2004 season. He introduces us to the players, teachers and administrators of this tiny Catholic school in Jersey City. Most importantly, we see how head coach Bob Hurley attempts to mold his charges into men.
   
   Hurley doesn’t only teach the game of basketball, he also teaches the value of dedication, responsibility and hard work. Sorry to say, the message isn’t permanently received.
   
   Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
4. Marina Kushner says:

   May 3, 2010 at 11:59 pm

   Even persons who aren’t fans of basketball will delight in this tale of a coach who works hard to help kids make the most of themselves and their skills.
   Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
5. David Gonzalez says:

   May 4, 2010 at 2:08 am

   I have not yet finished reading this book, but from what Ive read I can say that its a terrific book. If you are a basketball fan or not, you will know everything that its trying to get through. It is an inspiring tale about how one coach led his team to success. It wasnt an simple task but why dont you read so you can see what was done so they could get this outcome!
   Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5