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The Breaks of the Game

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The Breaks of the GameA New York Times bestseller, David Halberstam's The Breaks of the Game focuses on one grim season (1979 80) in the life of the Bill Walton led Portland Trail Blazers, a team that only three years before had been NBA champions. More than six years after his death David Halberstam remains one of this country's most respected journalists and revered authorities on American life and history in the years since WWII. A Pulitzer Prize winner for his

A New York Times bestseller, David Halberstam's The Breaks of the Game focuses on one grim season (1979-80) in the life of the Bill Walton-led Portland Trail Blazers, a team that only three years before had been NBA champions.
More than six years after his death David Halberstam remains one of this country's most respected journalists and revered authorities on American life and history in the years since WWII. A Pulitzer Prize-winner for his groundbreaking reporting on the Vietnam War, Halberstam wrote more than 20 books, almost all of them bestsellers. His work has stood the test of time and has become the standard by which all journalists measure themselves.
The tactile authenticity of Halberstam's knowledge of the basketball world is unrivaled. Yet he is writing here about far more than just basketball. This is a story about a place in our society where power, money, and talent collide and sometimes corrupt, a place where both national obsessions and naked greed are exposed. It's about the influence of big media, the fans and the hype they subsist on, the clash of ethics, the terrible physical demands of modern sports (from drugs to body size), the unreal salaries, the conflicts of race and class, and the consequences of sport converted into mass entertainment and athletes transformed into superstars -- all presented in a way that puts the reader in the room and on the court, and The Breaks of the Game in a league of its own.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Hachette Books
Published: 02/01/2009
ISBN: 9781401309725
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.20d
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KandK
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Cute and comfortable
This six-pack of ankle socks is a great value. All of the colors are useful to me and go well with a variety of clothes. The ruffle around the top and the nice detailed knit pattern make them very cute! The fabric is stretchy and comfortable. Mostly cotton, they did seem to shrink a little bit in the wash (I machine-washed in cold water and tumbled dry on low) but they are stretchy enough that they still fit my size 8 feet just fine. See photo, brown are new, blue have gone through the wash.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025
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Amazon Customer
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
not tight around your legs
Nice socks. They are thin and light weight so they are ideal to wear with snug fitting shoes. They have a nice cable style design to dress them up. I have been wearing a pair all day, and they do not dig into my legs at all. Love that. I have not washed them, but I see no reason why they would not wash up well in cold water and a low dry temperature. The price is great so give them a try.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
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Lynie
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 4
Great Colors
MCOOL MARY WOMEN SOCKS... Perfect fit for Women's Size 9. Picture is true representation of colors. Thin enough to wear with tight shoes, perfect for mild southern weather.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025
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Alice Black
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 5
Nice ruffle socks
First of all, I like the thickness of these ruffle socks. They are not too heavy nor too thin, making them ideal for all seasons wearing. The ruffle edges make the socks unique and beautiful. The quality feels quite good. I like the socks in six different color, all of them are beautiful.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025
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Eleanore
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Cute, very breathable material
These socks are super cute and comfy. I love the material-- it's light and very breathable. The ruffles are so cute. I think these socks work great with ankle-high boots or chunky sneakers.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025

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