The Great Philadelphia Fan Book by Glen Macnow, Anthony L. Gargano
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Book Reviews of The Great Philadelphia Fan Book
Book Review: Great Read
Summary: 5 Stars
I couldn't put it down!!!! Funny and engaging. Everyone can relate to the agony and ecstacy that fills every page. Glen and the Cuz shine on this VERY ACCURATE history of the heartbreak and happiness of the Philly fan.Book Review: Best Book Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best books I have ever read. Glen Macnow is a genius. I recommend it to everybodyBook Review: Mixed Feelings
Summary: 4 Stars
As a life long Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, and Sixers fan I felt this book was a must read, and if you too are a lifelong Philadelphia everything fan you too should read it. The only thing that I found dissapointing was the complete and total pessimism, which I should expect considering at least one of the authors worked for WIP. I understand that Philly fans are tired of losing, but sometimes (just as they do on the radio) they make it seem like Philadelphia is doomed when in fact the teams just never seem to be quite good enough. I'll stop giving my opinions on Philly sports now and let you know that if you are a Philly fan, you absolutely have to read this book. I'm 23, so i remember some of the stories such as the 93 phils, the Buddy Ryan era, and more recently the Sixers Eastern Conference Championship run. Some of the older stories were interesting for me to read as well, especially the chapter on the Broad Street Bullies.Book Review: At long last, somebody understands us ...
Summary: 4 Stars
Dear Glen and Anthony,I write this (knowing full-well that at some point you'll both read it) to give you both a sincere 'thank you' for, finally, portraying the Philadelphia sports fan with the reverent nod that they deserve.
After close to a hundred years of national misunderstanding, at long last, you both have brought a sense of perspective and appreciation for what it truly means to be a sports fan in the city of brotherly love. It's terrific to see that two people who "get it" are (at long last) getting a national platform to tell the world why our city's fans are the best!
I wish you both continued success!
PS- Glenn - I will not sign this as Mr. Gargano
Book Review: A Little Self Serving
Summary: 3 Stars
I really like this book until I got to the chapter about Wing Bowl. Heavy Kevy and El Wingador should never be mentioned in the same book as Wilt Chamberlain, Mike Schmidt, and Chuck Bednarik. Adding Wing Bowl into this book seemed to be less about Philly Sports Fans, and more about promoting a WIP event. The chapter's tile is; Wing Bowl: The Ultimate Philly Event. No guys, it's a WIP event. Let's leave it at that.