More than the Score - Chris Givens - Dog Ear Publishing
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ISBN: 978-159858-819-4
68 pages

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More Than The Score is a series of stories describing life lessons a young man was taught, by his Father, through sports. Whether it be as a young child playing a friendly game of marbles or as a young man playing his first year of Division One college football the young man’s Father took every opportunity to teach his son valuable lessons that he hoped would help shape his life as an adult. These lessons, some 30 or more years in the past, are used today as the foundation on which one man continues to build his life as a husband, father, and coach.

 

 

 

 

“If ever a book was aptly named, More Than The Score is it. Chris givens was a gifted athlete, but it was the life lessons that he learned from his loving father that endured. This book is a must-read for young athletes in particular and sports fans in general.”

"This book provides lessons for life not just in sports. The author is able to take you into the story to experience what he was feeling with each situation. It is evident in the writing that the author and his father had a strong loving relationship that all would be fortunate to experience."

"There are always young people asking what books I like∑.well this will definitely be one I will recommend. I also know many parents who help coach sports teams for their children; a good one for them as well. I know it sure made me think about a few things."
 
"Thank you for the great book and everything you sacrifice for being a great hockey coach."
 
"The book made me laugh and shed a tear or two. This book would be great for any Dad to read. I want to tell you that being a single mom of a young athlete, your Dad, through your stories, has taught me a few life lessons."
 
"Santa left your book for my husband in his stocking. He has read it, I'm almost done and then it's headed to our daughter. There are definitely lessons she can learn. My husband said too, that it is going to help him change the way he approaches dealing with our daughter."
 
"I hope a lot of young people will read this book over the years. Not just to learn the valuable life lessons taught to you by your father, but also to realize how important it is to appreciate your parents while they are still alive."
 
"I read your book and enjoyed reading about how sports are meant to be played and what family really means."

"The lessons are simple, but filled  with wisdom. There's humor and perspective and the love that comes from that special bond between a dad and a son who love games and competition. I had a "Field of Dreams" moment when I finished reading it, wishing for one last game of catch and some wisdom from my old man, who's been gone for 20 years now."

 

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