Steve McMichael's Tales from the Chicago Bears Sideline

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Summary: A Fine Work of Self-Promotion
Review: I don't want to seem too negative about this book because I am a Bears fan, and a McMichael fan as well, but I was dissapointed. I was expecting to read about the Superbowl season of 1985 from the point of view of someone who was there. Maybe read a couple of locker room stories that hadn't been told to the public before. But there really wasn't much substance to this book, unless you count the numerous references to McMichael's stats, and how great he thinks he was. Mongo, we know you were a great player, but it's sad to have you remind us of it ever other paragraph.
So if you'd like an easy read, with a general overview of McMichael's career, this is a decent book. But if you are a true Bear's fan, don't expect to learn anything new.

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Summary: Football Fans Will Enjoy This Book...
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Although it will especially appeal to Chicago Bears fans, any football-lover will also find it to be a great read. Steve McMichael was always one of the more colorful players on and off the field, and he tells the story in similar irreverent fashion. The book follows McMichael's career chronologically from childhood through college to the NFL, with a brief stop in New England before his long great career with the Bears. The 1985-86 Super Bowl season is recalled in the most depth, with the behind the scenes story of each week's Bears game. McMichael tells it all in a funny and insightful manner. I have also been a big fan of co-author sportswriter Phil Arvia for many years. Also not afraid to tell it like it is, he and McMichael are a great team.