A Season of Loss, a Lifetime of Forgiveness: The Dan Snyder and Dany Heatley Story
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Book Overview
Dan Snyder narrowly escaped being cut from his junior hockey team for two years in a row. That's hardly the stuff that nhl careers are made of. But Snyder earned his spot on the NHL's Atlanta... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1550227025
ISBN13:9781550227024
Release Date:November 2005
Publisher:ECW Press
Length:260 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.4" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Compelling story!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
For those who were exposed only to the negative news stories of this event, and formed an opinion about the incident based on those stories, this book is must-read! The book focuses on reporting the facts of the accident, the emotions of all involved and describes the character of both of the players. I especially admired the Snyders family and their refusal to do anything but forgive Dany Heatley. The judge that presided over the legal proceedings gives one hope for our justice system. Based on personal experience, I can attest that the judge's assertion that Heatley will never be able to forget this accident is true, and is punishment enough.
Not just for hockey fans.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
A tragic tale well told. This book is a fitting tribute to the memory of Dan Snyder and the way his parents forgave Danny Heatley for his death.
More than a hockey book ...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
The title of my review says it all, this is more than a hockey book ... it's more of a book that plumbs the depths of human emotions and explores the ties that bind young men. Yes, hockey is the background, but it easily could've been about other subjects. Manasso does a fantastic job delving into the relationship between Snyder and Heatley and investigates why this on-the- surface "odd couple" (one was a star whose skill allowed him to be handed everything and the other was a mucker who needed every bit of Moxie to achieve his dream) became such best friend and how every twist and turn of their lives brought the two together. If you don't feel touched by the way Manasso describes the fateful events and the grief and sorrow that it brings on to households as well as a National Hockey League franchise, then you are without a soul.
Well worth it
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is a great book. I'm not a huge hockey fan but I felt awful about this tragedy. This book describes the family's amazing ability to forgive, despite such a tragic loss. I enjoyed the sneak peak into what goes on among teammates and seeing the more personal side of hockey. Very well written.
A well-written, great hockey story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
John Manasso's meticulously researched book tells the story of Dan Snyder's tragic death and its aftermath. There's enough background and detail in this book to satisfy hockey aficionados but the real story is about how the Synders and their extended family and community dealt with their son's passing. The book delves into the forensic investigation of the crash that killed Dan Synder and the subsequent legal negotiations that threatened to jail Danny Heatley, one of Canada's top players. It goes on to reveal much about the family's approach to healing and forgiveness and the vignettes about what went on with teammates in the locker rooms were touching. This was a great book and John's simple, straightforward writing style makes it an enjoyable read.
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