CdnWingsFanEh 2 Report post Posted August 13, 2010 For those who might be interested, Probert was working on a book just before passing away. His family has decided to go ahead and publish the book. Linky: http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/article/847660--memoir-probert-worked-on-before-his-sudden-death-due-this-fall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted August 13, 2010 So was it finished before he passed? From the articles I've read it seems like it was still in the process of being completed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted August 13, 2010 An honest book by an honest human being; I like that. That makes two great books released on that date. Kirstie McLellan Day also helped Theoren Fleury write his book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted August 13, 2010 Can't wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdnWingsFanEh 2 Report post Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) So was it finished before he passed? From the articles I've read it seems like it was still in the process of being completed. That's kind of the impression I get, that it was still in process. I would think they would publish as much as they could using whatever notes he may have made in advance, I don't really know otherwise. Either way, I'll be picking that one up. Edit: sp Edited August 13, 2010 by CdnWingsFanEh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blgillett 48 Report post Posted August 14, 2010 That sounds like a must read! I can't wait thanks for info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Mike 1 Report post Posted August 14, 2010 Awesome. Thanks for posting this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted August 14, 2010 Exciting. Still it is unbelievable that he is gone. I have a picture of him and Kocur squaring off in my office. It motivates me when my 1SG is a jerk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted August 15, 2010 From TSN.CA TORONTO -- The family of Bob Probert has decided to go ahead with a memoir the longtime NHL enforcer was working on prior to his death."Tough Guy," due to be published Oct. 26, will recount his career with the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks when he was one of the most feared players in the game, and also delve into his off-ice troubles. Probert was co-writing the book with Kirstie McLellan Day before he suffered a heart attack and died last month. "He was really excited and happy about the opportunity to tell it like it really was -- behind the headlines," Dani Probert, his widow, said in a statement released by publisher HarperCollinsCanada. "After much deliberation, my family and I have decided to fulfil Bob's dream and publish the book." TSN Link Looking forward to giving these a read when it comes out. Glad they decided to finish it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 16, 2010 Definitely will be worth every penny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted August 16, 2010 So pumped for this. Any more Wings history I can get, I'll take. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 11, 2010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted October 11, 2010 Has it been released? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted October 13, 2010 Amazon has it as if it's released so I guess it is. Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 23, 2010 Windsor Star. Sportsnet. A microwave??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 26, 2010 Hockey Book Reviews. Let your finger do the scrolling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted October 26, 2010 If you go to the Freeps website, they've got 3 sets of extracts there. http://www.freep.com/article/20101024/SPORTS05/10240598/1355/Bob-Probert-I-always-seemed-to-take-it-to-the-next-level-you-know-what-I-mean? Quite frankly, I'm disapointed with what I've read. Very similar to the autobiography of another high-profile sporting legend that I read (George Best ). Full of excuses and self-justification for his destructive, selfish behaviour. I know thats going to be very unpopular and I'm going to be flamed to hell and back for it because he's such a hero to many on here, and a tragically dead hero at that, but there it is. He comes across as totally unapologetic for his off-ice behaviour, and clearly bore chips on his shoulder right to the end towards Demers & the players who despaired at his lack of proffesionalism. I mean, how dare his team-mates get upset that he was out drinking & clubbing during the '89 conference finals.... OK folks, flame away. 1 Jenny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokeychik22 17 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 from reading the 3 short stories in the free press, its very good so far. definately worth reading the whole story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nhurdi 42 Report post Posted November 5, 2010 There is a great video on TSN right now called Remembering Probert Pt.1 Awesome clip of Yzerman talking about him and showing them two sitting beside each other brought me chills. The video has Proberts family in it and they talk about the book and finishing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 2, 2011 hockey book reviews dot calm chose it as one of their five finalists for Best of 2010: Hockey Book of the Year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted January 2, 2011 I finished it while on vacation. It's a very good read and worth picking up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUkrainian 49 Report post Posted January 2, 2011 Bought "Tough Guy My Life On The Edge" yesterday with a B&N gift card I got for Christmas. can't wait to read it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted January 3, 2011 I plan on picking it up soon. Its gonna be a great read Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmubronco420 25 Report post Posted January 3, 2011 i kinda have to agree with dicksmack, why do people look up to this guy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted January 3, 2011 i kinda have to agree with dicksmack, why do people look up to this guy? Because, like many Wings fans and hockey fans in general, I looked up to him growing up. He was one of my hockey idols, and I learned to respect him even more after he finally got his act together. Sure, he had his issues, but it was his perserverance that makes me, and many others respect him. He recognized he had problems, and he worked at it. Sure, it took him a while, but he eventually cleaned himself up. It is unfortunate his life was so short, but he will always be remembered. 3 55fan, uk_redwing and F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites