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"Remembering Herbie: Celebrating the Life
and Times of Hockey Legend Herb Brooks"
Forewords
by Lou Nanne and Glen Sonmor
A PORTION OF
THE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE
HERB BROOKS FOUNDATION
(160 Page
Paperback)
$19.95
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"Remembering Herbie"
is a tribute to a man whose name is synonymous with the sport of
hockey. Brooks, who died tragically in an automobile accident in
August of 2003, did so much for so many in his 66 years here on
this earth, and will dearly be missed. Celebrating Brooks´
life is local author Ross Bernstein, who had actually been working
with the hockey legend on writing a series of motivational/self
help books at the time of his passing. Wanting to honor the legacy
of his friend and mentor, Bernstein decided instead to turn the
project into a living memorial. The result is a wonderful new book
which not only chronicles the accomplishments and achievements of
a man who touched literally millions of lives throughout this world,
but also a heartfelt story of an incredible person - as told through
the eyes of those who knew him best. Nearly 100 people from all
spectrums of Herbie´s life were interviewed for the book,
including former teammates of his from St. Paul Johnson High School,
the University of Minnesota and from various U.S. Olympic and National
Teams. Bernstein spoke to former players of his from the Gophers,
the 1980 and 2002 Olympic Teams, St. Cloud State Huskies, New York
Rangers, Minnesota North Stars, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh
Penguins. Then, in addition to talking to friends, neighbors, acquaintances
and business colleagues, Bernstein was even able to include his
wife, Patti, and children, Danny and Kelly. It is a venerable who´s
who of hockey and the finished product will simply blow you away.
While some people opened up and poured out their emotions on what
Herbie meant to them, others shared heartwarming or hilarious stories.
Some laughed, some cried but they all remembered Herbie. One of
our nation´s most charismatic and innovative coaches, Herb
Brooks was a true American hero and a real Minnesota treasure.
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