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The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set Hardcover Illustrated edition 2020 June 25

J.R.R. Tolkien

Mentioned 5 months ago

C&R - The Most Lovable Nerds

They noted that The Hobbit has been around forever and recalled hearing about its story as children, highlighting its lasting appeal.

The Hobbit existed forever. When I was a little kid, they were talking about the story of The Hobbit.

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1984

George Orwell

Mentioned 5 months ago

Hour 2 – MLBPA Boss Resigns, Punchable Faces

They asked for a summary of the novel, noting it as a book they didn't want to read themselves.

He was like, I need a summary of this book. 1984? So I don't have to read it. How about Cliff?

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Getting Started in Shares For Dummies

James Dunn

Mentioned 5 months ago

Hour 2 – MLBPA Boss Resigns, Punchable Faces

They referenced the book as a concise guide, mentioning its distinctive yellow cover and font style.

Rev share for dummies, guys. You know, all those little books with the font, you know, the kitty font with the yellow cover. Rev share for dummies.

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Hamnet

Maggie O'Farrell

Mentioned 5 months ago

Hour 2 – The Raiders Have Options, Championship Snow-Over, Devin McCourty

The hosts discussed "Hamnet" as the novel about Hamlet's brother, mistakenly thinking it might be a joke, and noted that a female character in the story was considered a strong awards favorite.

No. It's Hamlet's brother is Hamnet. And the woman in there is considered the favorite, the biggest favorite for any category. I said to my wife, how great was she? She said, no, she was good. I said, she's an overwhelming favorite to be best actress.

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Johnny Mnemonic

William Gibson

Mentioned 6 months ago

C&R - Players-Only, Hall of Fame, Mahomes

They mentioned adopting a 90s cyberpunk look and referenced the title Johnny Mnemonic.

I'm going for that 90s cyberpunk look. Johnny Mnemonic.

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Jeremy Lin

Timothy Dalrymple

Mentioned 6 months ago

C&R - Sing the Praises of Fernando!

The hosts referenced Linsanity as a story that swept the nation, mentioning it as an example of a cultural phenomenon that captured widespread attention.

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (A Song of Ice and Fire)

George R. R. Martin

Mentioned 6 months ago

C&R - Divisional Round Picks & Brainwave

They mentioned the novella as an upcoming TV series premiering on HBO on January 18th.

If you're a Game of Thrones fan, a Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is premiering January 18th, a Sunday on HBO.

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The Outsiders

S. E. Hinton

Mentioned 6 months ago

C&R - Harbaugh, Warner, Hot Chocolate

The hosts compared a player's comeback to the "do it for Johnny" moment from The Outsiders, using the novel as a metaphor for stepping up when needed.

In the movie The Outsiders, do it for Johnny. Do it for Johnny. Dallas, right? Matt Dillon's character. It's been a while. Isn't he also in the hospital and they don't think he's going to show up to the rumble? But he's like, it's not a rumble without me. Do it for Johnny. And he comes there in the rumble when they need him most.

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The Natural Mind

Andrew T. Weil M.D.

Mentioned 6 months ago

C&R - Harbaugh, Warner, Hot Chocolate

The conversation referenced The Natural while discussing sports comeback narratives, treating the novel as an example of an underdog story.

And it's a big deal. The end of The Natural. They think that he's not going to be able to play.

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The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Mentioned 6 months ago

C&R - Harbaugh, Warner, Hot Chocolate

A host mentioned the line from The Great Gatsby while describing a billionaire's private jet travel, using the novel as a cultural reference.

They literally will fly across the Atlantic just to have dinner at their one favorite place in Paris and then fly back. Like they say in The Great Gatsby, they're different than you and me.

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Cujo

Stephen King

Mentioned 6 months ago

Hour 2 - Long Road Ahead

Dan mentioned that the film "Primate" was actually titled "Cujo," referencing the wellknown Stephen King novel.

The movie Primate. I've already seen that. It was called Cujo.

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Radical Candor

Kim Scott

Mentioned 6 months ago

The Best of The Dan Patrick Show

The host cited Radical Candor as a useful guide for managers on how to handle firings, noting that surprise when being let go signals poor management and emphasizing the need for honest, ongoing conversations.

There's a great book called Radical Candor. It talks about, as a manager, if someone is surprised when they're let go, that means you've done a bad job managing them. So you have to have real conversations consistently about where we're falling short and what we need to do to fix it. A coach shouldn't be surprised if they're fired.

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Rosina Filippi

Playing Jane Austen

Parlour Plays for Drawing-Room Performance

During the episode, Brent Musburger highlighted the title as a compelling story and recommended it to the audience. He praised the book as a great story and suggested listeners check it out, indicating strong enthusiasm for its content.

Highly Recommended
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Brent Musburger noted Jane Kennedy's new book Playing Jane and recommended it as a great story.

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Jane's got a book out called Playing Jane. And she's a great story. I recommend that for her.

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Steven Hyden

Your Favorite Band Is Killing Me

What Pop Music Rivalries Reveal About the Meaning of Life

Mike cited Stephen Hyden's book, noting it argues that dismissing the Beatles is as futile as arguing against gravity, illustrating the band's universal acclaim.

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An author who is a music critic by the name of Stephen Hyden came out with a book called Your Favorite Band Is Killing Me. He says arguing against the Beatles being the greatest band...

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Mike cited Stephen Hyden's book, noting it argues that dismissing the Beatles is as futile as arguing against gravity, illustrating the band's universal acclaim.

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An author who is a music critic by the name of Stephen Hyden came out with a book called Your Favorite Band Is Killing Me. He says arguing against the Beatles being the greatest band in the world is like arguing against gravity because there are so few things that the world comes together to agree on, and pretty much the world agrees that the Beatles are the greatest band of all time.

He essentially says that challenging the Beatles' greatness is as absurd as challenging gravity itself.

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DeMaurice Smith

Turf Wars

The Fight for the Soul of America's Game

The hosts discussed the upcoming release by DeMora Smith, describing it as a look into the NFLPA's internal struggles that emphasized his own failures and a dramatic portrayal of league figures. They noted that the narrative appeared to focus heavily on personal shortcomings rather than offering broader insight. The overall tone was critical of the book's approach.

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The book was described as DeMora Smith's upcoming release about the NFLPA's internal struggles, with critics noting it seemed to focus on his own failures and a dramatic portrayal of league figures.

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Your guy, LaVar, DeMora Smith, the former NFLPA executive director. He's got a book coming out called Turf Wars.

DeMora Smith has a new book out called Turf Wars. ... this book is set to come out in August, I believe.

Turf Wars. The story of how I failed the players.

The official title here? Yeah. Turf Wars. The Fight for the Soul of America's Game.

That was DeMora Smith's book, Turf Wars, which, which Salvar would like to have edited. Yeah, I failed the players. There you go. Turf Wars.

The Complete Beginners Guide To Swimming: Professional guidance and support to help you through every stage of learning how to swim Cover

Mark Young

The Complete Beginners Guide To Swimming

Professional guidance and support to help you through every stage of learning how to swim

The host mentioned that they were currently reading a book titled *How to Swim with Bow Legged Women* and suggested it was noteworthy, briefly comparing it to a favorite movie.

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I'm actually reading a book right now called how to swim with bow legged women. So yeah, um, I'll let you know, but I'll tell you what, it's one of the best movies of the last 50 plus years.

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Episode: Hour 3 – Summer Blockbusters, Happy 4th of July

The host mentioned that they were currently reading a book titled *How to Swim with Bow Legged Women* and suggested it was noteworthy, briefly comparing it to a favorite movie.

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I'm actually reading a book right now called how to swim with bow legged women. So yeah, um, I'll let you know, but I'll tell you what, it's one of the best movies of the last 50 plus years.

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Stephanie McConnell

WIN Time

Fearlessly Transforming Your School

The hosts mentioned Jeff Perlman, noting he was the sports writer who authored Winning Time, and described him as fascinating.

"

Well, it's interesting, I've had so many different ones. I'll tell you one I really like, you know who Jeff Perlman is, the sports writer? Yes. The guy who wrote Winning Time? Yeah. I thought he was f...

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The hosts mentioned Jeff Perlman, noting he was the sports writer who authored Winning Time, and described him as fascinating.

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Well, it's interesting, I've had so many different ones. I'll tell you one I really like, you know who Jeff Perlman is, the sports writer? Yes. The guy who wrote Winning Time? Yeah. I thought he was fascinating.

WIN Time: Fearlessly Transforming Your School Cover

Stephanie McConnell

WIN Time

Fearlessly Transforming Your School

The hosts highlighted Jeff Perlman, noting he was the sports writer who authored the book "Winning Time" and described him as fascinating.

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You know who Jeff Perlman is? The sports writer. Yes. The guy who wrote Winning Time. I thought he was fascinating.

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The hosts highlighted Jeff Perlman, noting he was the sports writer who authored the book "Winning Time" and described him as fascinating.

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You know who Jeff Perlman is? The sports writer. Yes. The guy who wrote Winning Time. I thought he was fascinating.

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Mike Florio

Father of Mine

It was mentioned as one of Chris Sims's books that was available as an ebook on Amazon for 99cents.

"

That show precedes ours with Chris Sims and his books, Father of Mine, Son of Mine, available in ebook form on Amazon for only 99 cents.

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It was mentioned as one of Chris Sims's books that was available as an ebook on Amazon for 99cents.

"

That show precedes ours with Chris Sims and his books, Father of Mine, Son of Mine, available in ebook form on Amazon for only 99 cents.

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Mike Florio

Son of Mine

It was referenced alongside another title as a Chris Sims book offered as an ebook on Amazon for 99cents.

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That show precedes ours with Chris Sims and his books, Father of Mine, Son of Mine, available in ebook form on Amazon for only 99 cents.

— Episode: The Best of The Dan Patrick Show

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It was referenced alongside another title as a Chris Sims book offered as an ebook on Amazon for 99cents.

"

That show precedes ours with Chris Sims and his books, Father of Mine, Son of Mine, available in ebook form on Amazon for only 99 cents.

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Jim Bouton

Ball Four, Plus Ball Five

An Update, 1970-1980

The discussion briefly mentioned that Bouton later followed up his famous memoir with a second book titled Ball Five.

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He also came out with Ball Five, maybe later on.

— Episode: Hour 3 – Michael Ozanian, Mark Sanchez

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The discussion briefly mentioned that Bouton later followed up his famous memoir with a second book titled Ball Five.

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He also came out with Ball Five, maybe later on.

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Tim MacMahon

The Wonder Boy

Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness

Tim McMahon was identified as the author of this book about Luka Doni and his rise to stardom.

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Tim McMahon, ESPN reporter. He'll be there tonight for a sports center. Also, the book, The Wonder Boy, Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness.

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Tim McMahon was identified as the author of this book about Luka Doni and his rise to stardom.

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Tim McMahon, ESPN reporter. He'll be there tonight for a sports center. Also, the book, The Wonder Boy, Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness.

That's Tim McMahon, ESPN NBA reporter, Band of McMahon podcast on the Hoop Collective, and the author of The Wonder Boy, Luka Doncic, and The Curse of Greatness.

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Tim MacMahon

The Wonder Boy

Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness

The book was mentioned as Tim McMahon's work about LukaDoncic and the challenges of greatness.

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Tim McMahon, ESPN NBA reporter. He'll be there tonight for SportsCenter. Also, the book, The Wonder Boy, Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness.

— Episode: The Best of The Dan Patrick Show

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The book was mentioned as Tim McMahon's work about LukaDoncic and the challenges of greatness.

"

Tim McMahon, ESPN NBA reporter. He'll be there tonight for SportsCenter. Also, the book, The Wonder Boy, Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness.

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Mike Florio

Father of Mine

The book was mentioned as being available in ebook form on Amazon for 99 cents.

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You can see it Monday through Friday prior to this show on Peacock and the author of Father of Mine, Son of Mine available in ebook form on Amazon for 99 cents.

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The book was mentioned as being available in ebook form on Amazon for 99 cents.

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You can see it Monday through Friday prior to this show on Peacock and the author of Father of Mine, Son of Mine available in ebook form on Amazon for 99 cents.

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Luke Rhinehart

Dice Man

They mentioned "the Dice Man selling out" while comparing past big events at Madison Square Garden to a notable cultural reference.

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I think he sold 10 nights... the Dice Man selling out.

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They mentioned "the Dice Man selling out" while comparing past big events at Madison Square Garden to a notable cultural reference.

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I think he sold 10 nights... the Dice Man selling out.

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Dj Reimer

Go-Go Boy

Memoirs from the Kitchen Floor to the Dance Floor

The book was described as a gritty true story of a man fighting his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable, recounting his harrowing experiences in prison.

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Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable.

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The book was described as a gritty true story of a man fighting his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable, recounting his harrowing experiences in prison.

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Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable.

Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable.

From Campside Media and iHeart Podcasts, listen to Go Boy on the iHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Dj Reimer

Go-Go Boy

Memoirs from the Kitchen Floor to the Dance Floor

The book was described as a gritty true story about a man fighting his way out of the darkest places, highlighting its intense, visceral narrative.

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Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable. I had a knife pulling my stomach, puncture my skin, break my ribs, I had my guts all in my h...

— Episode: Hour 2 – Ross Tucker, Jason Kidd

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Episode: Hour 2 – Ross Tucker, Jason Kidd

The book was described as a gritty true story about a man fighting his way out of the darkest places, highlighting its intense, visceral narrative.

"

Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable. I had a knife pulling my stomach, puncture my skin, break my ribs, I had my guts all in my hands.

In 1978, Roger Caron's first book was published, and he was unlike any firsttime author Canada had ever seen. Roger Caron was 16 when first convicted. He spent 24 of those years in jail, 12 years in solitary. He went from an excon to a literary darling almost overnight and was instantly a celebrity. He was an adrenaline junkie, and he was the star of the show.

Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable. I had a knife pulling my stomach, puncture my skin, break my ribs, I had my guts all in my hands.

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Dj Reimer

Go-Go Boy

Memoirs from the Kitchen Floor to the Dance Floor

The hosts described it as a gritty truelife memoir about Caron's struggle to survive and escape the darkest places of prison, noting its graphic detail and its impact as a breakout literary work.

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In 1978, Roger Caron's first book was published, and he was unlike any firsttime author Canada had ever seen. Roger Caron was 16 when first convicted. He spent 24 years in jail, 12 years in solitary,...

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The hosts described it as a gritty truelife memoir about Caron's struggle to survive and escape the darkest places of prison, noting its graphic detail and its impact as a breakout literary work.

"

In 1978, Roger Caron's first book was published, and he was unlike any firsttime author Canada had ever seen. Roger Caron was 16 when first convicted. He spent 24 years in jail, 12 years in solitary, and went from an excon to a literary darling almost overnight.

Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable. I had a knife going in my stomach, puncture my spleen, break my rib, I had my guts all in my hands.

Roger's saying this, I've never hurt anybody but myself. And I said, oh, you're so wrong. He's an adrenaline junkie, and he was the star of the show.

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Dj Reimer

Go-Go Boy

Memoirs from the Kitchen Floor to the Dance Floor

The hosts described it as a gritty truelife memoir about Caron's struggle to survive harsh prison conditions and his eventual literary breakout.

"

Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable.

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The hosts described it as a gritty truelife memoir about Caron's struggle to survive harsh prison conditions and his eventual literary breakout.

"

Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable.

He went from an excon to a literary darling almost overnight. He was instantly a celebrity. He was an adrenaline junkie, and he was the star of the show.

In 1978, Roger Caron's first book was published, and he was unlike any firsttime author Canada had ever seen.

Go-Go Boy: Memoirs from the Kitchen Floor to the Dance Floor Cover

Dj Reimer

Go-Go Boy

Memoirs from the Kitchen Floor to the Dance Floor

The hosts described the book as a gritty true story about a man battling through extreme violence and hardship, ultimately returning to where he started.

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In 1978, Roger Caron's first book was published and he was unlike any first time author Canada had ever seen.

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The hosts described the book as a gritty true story about a man battling through extreme violence and hardship, ultimately returning to where he started.

"

In 1978, Roger Caron's first book was published and he was unlike any first time author Canada had ever seen.

Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable.

I had a knife going in my stomach, puncture my spleen, break my ribs, I had my guts all on my hands.

Only to find himself back where he started.

Roger's saying this, I've never hurt anybody but myself. And I said, oh you're so wrong. You're so wrong on that one, Roger.

Go-Go Boy: Memoirs from the Kitchen Floor to the Dance Floor Cover

Dj Reimer

Go-Go Boy

Memoirs from the Kitchen Floor to the Dance Floor

The book was described as a gritty memoir of Caron's life behind bars, detailing his violent experiences and his rise to literary fame after prison.

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In 1978, Roger Caron's first book was published, and he was unlike any first-time author Canada had ever seen.

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The book was described as a gritty memoir of Caron's life behind bars, detailing his violent experiences and his rise to literary fame after prison.

"

In 1978, Roger Caron's first book was published, and he was unlike any first-time author Canada had ever seen.

He went from an ex-con to a literary darling almost overnight. He was instantly a celebrity.

Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable.

I had a knife going in my stomach, puncture my spleen, break my ribs. I had my guts all in my hands.

Roger's saying this, I've never hurt anybody but myself. And I said, oh, you're so wrong. You're so wrong on that one, Rob.

Go-Go Boy: Memoirs from the Kitchen Floor to the Dance Floor Cover

Dj Reimer

Go-Go Boy

Memoirs from the Kitchen Floor to the Dance Floor

Dan Patrick described "Go Boy" as a gritty true story about a man fighting his way out of the darkest places imaginable, noting that Caron went from excon to literary darling after publishing the book.

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Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable.

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Dan Patrick described "Go Boy" as a gritty true story about a man fighting his way out of the darkest places imaginable, noting that Caron went from excon to literary darling after publishing the book.

"

Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable.

Roger Caron's first book was published in 1978, and he was unlike any firsttime author Canada had ever seen.

He went from an excon to a literary darling almost overnight. He was instantly a celebrity.

Go Boy is the gritty true story of how one man fought his way out of some of the darkest places imaginable.

He was an adrenaline junkie, and he was the star of the show.

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