The Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Wirtz Family Business and the Chicago Blackhawks (Second to None: Chicago Stories)
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Review “Win or lose, the Chicago Blackhawks are woven into the fabric of the great city. They matter. So, too, this book by Bryan Smith, one of the nation’s best storytellers. Deeply researched, compelling, and beautifully written, call it what it is—a hat trick.” —Tom Hallman Jr., author and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing “The Breakaway is much more than a sports book rushed into publication following a team’s championship, which we’ve seen repeatedly in Chicago. This one has good content on a variety of fronts, with a very readable blend of history, business, and entertainment. Author Bryan Smith gives readers a great peek into the privately-held Wirtz Corporation.” —Mike Conklin, contributing writer for The Chicago Tribune and author of Goal Fever! "It doesn't matter if you are a Chicago Blackhawks fan, a hockey fan or just enjoy stories of family dynasties and incredible business turnarounds, The Breakaway is a must-read. He paints a picture of the Wirtz family members, with all their trials, tribulations, faults and fame, that sucks you in the moment you start reading. I ended the book wanting to meet every one of them... and it made me an even bigger fan of the storied Chicago Blackhawks." –Dean Plunkett, Managing Editor, The Hockey Writers "Smith writes in a breezy style, refusing to become bogged down in the tiny details that can make biographies dull and ponderous... It is a true sports success story and Bryan Smith has done an admirable job telling us how it was accomplished." –Illinois Times “A fascinating peek behind the curtain into the iconic family business that ran one of America’s most beloved and storied franchises.” –Ross Bernstein, author of Raising Stanley: What It Takes to Claim Hockey's Ultimate Prize Read more About the Author BRYAN SMITH is a senior writer at Chicago magazine and a contributing editor for Men's Health. He is a two-time winner and six-time finalist for the National City and Regional Magazine Association's Writer of the Year award. His work has been featured in The Best American Sports Writing, The Best American Newspaper Writing, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. TONY ESPOSITO joined the Blackhawks as a rookie goalie in 1969 and recorded fifteen shutouts, a single-season record unlikely to be broken. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988; in the same year, his number 35 was retired by the Blackhawks. For the National Hockey League’s centennial celebration in 2017, Esposito was voted one of the hundred greatest players ever. Read more
Review “Win or lose, the Chicago Blackhawks are woven into the fabric of the great city. They matter. So, too, this book by Bryan Smith, one of the nation’s best storytellers. Deeply researched, compelling, and beautifully written, call it what it is—a hat trick.” —Tom Hallman Jr., author and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing “The Breakaway is much more than a sports book rushed into publication following a team’s championship, which we’ve seen repeatedly in Chicago. This one has good content on a variety of fronts, with a very readable blend of history, business, and entertainment. Author Bryan Smith gives readers a great peek into the privately-held Wirtz Corporation.” —Mike Conklin, contributing writer for The Chicago Tribune and author of Goal Fever! "It doesn't matter if you are a Chicago Blackhawks fan, a hockey fan or just enjoy stories of family dynasties and incredible business turnarounds, The Breakaway is a must-read. He paints a picture of the Wirtz family members, with all their trials, tribulations, faults and fame, that sucks you in the moment you start reading. I ended the book wanting to meet every one of them... and it made me an even bigger fan of the storied Chicago Blackhawks." –Dean Plunkett, Managing Editor, The Hockey Writers "Smith writes in a breezy style, refusing to become bogged down in the tiny details that can make biographies dull and ponderous... It is a true sports success story and Bryan Smith has done an admirable job telling us how it was accomplished." –Illinois Times “A fascinating peek behind the curtain into the iconic family business that ran one of America’s most beloved and storied franchises.” –Ross Bernstein, author of Raising Stanley: What It Takes to Claim Hockey's Ultimate Prize Read more About the Author BRYAN SMITH is a senior writer at Chicago magazine and a contributing editor for Men's Health. He is a two-time winner and six-time finalist for the National City and Regional Magazine Association's Writer of the Year award. His work has been featured in The Best American Sports Writing, The Best American Newspaper Writing, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. TONY ESPOSITO joined the Blackhawks as a rookie goalie in 1969 and recorded fifteen shutouts, a single-season record unlikely to be broken. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988; in the same year, his number 35 was retired by the Blackhawks. For the National Hockey League’s centennial celebration in 2017, Esposito was voted one of the hundred greatest players ever. Read more
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