Cornered: Hijinks, Highlights, Late Nights and Insights

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Interesting career progression and a few good "'s … Show more Show less. Nothing to crazy happens in this book, but still a good read for a hockey fan or a Canadian. He talks about his life and how fun and crazy it is to work with the one and only Don Cherry. I had no idea how often his knuckles were rapped by CBC and his wife for all the antics he pulled. Seeing the behind the scenes on his contract negotiations, hold-outs, and family tragedies also brought the book home for me.

It did not hurt that Red Deer is only kms North from me and all this chat of Calgary has be knowing streets and locations he mentions. MacLean is honest in his opinions and pulls no punches. He tells it like he sees it and I cannot commend him enough for that. Way to go MacLean on that! Gary Bettman, a long time enemy of mine is not sparedf some harsh words, nor are many of the ideas coming from the owners' side of the table.

MacLean also adds in some broadcasting spice surrounding some large interviews he has done, his HNIC role, and Olympic hosting role. He truly is great at his trade. Note to ther publisher, get a better proofer, as I found numerous gramatical and homophonic errors. Must have been a quick one to the printer, but it did not ruin the flow of the book. Way to go, Ron. Jan 11, Gord rated it liked it. It read like Ron was talking to me, which made it a light, enjoyable read.

Not a lot of depth, but some fun stories and some great insight, as you would expect, into Ron and Don and particularly the dynamics between the two. A great book to read in between some heavier topics - just to get your mind focused on some of the important things in life Jan 05, Eric Aubin rated it really liked it. Some interesting stories but in the end I found some of Ron's values to be misguided from my perspective.

Someone needs to explain to him though that his signature segment endings aren't "puns", they are a "play on words. Jul 16, Laura rated it it was amazing Shelves: Ron has had such an interesting career, and it's cool to read about his journey to Hockey Night in Canada.

The book flows as though he is talking to you, full of fun stories that made me laugh out loud. I cannot recommend this book enough! Having head Ron's later book first, I must say this one was more enjoyable. Decent insight into his life and personna. Better than the later one by quite a bit. Jan 25, Stephen rated it liked it. Right from the start, you notice his fair-mindedness, his playful humour in handling Don Cherry and, of course, his wonderfully timed puns.


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I imagine it takes some effort and practice to come across as even-keel, knowledgeable and yet somewhat humble on television. This book does a pretty good job of describing MacLean's life leading up to and including his broadcasting career. This also led me to feel like the book read a lot like Theo Fleury's autobiography except without the F-bombs.

Since I read an ebook version, I didn't find out they had the same co-author until the end when I was reading the "About the Authors" section - and thus my feelings had some rational basis. Anyway, the general trivia was good, some of his philosophical ramblings were interesting, such as sports needing to be honourable above all else [money, winning, etc. Chipping it into the corner. Chipping it out on the glass. Back and forth" I think he nails this.

I'd never even thought of this aspect. Here's a quote from the book: And with this I agree. There's nothing honourable about hurting others so that you win games. There was only a bit that was boring and some things that just lowered my opinion of him that made me not like the book as much. He has some bizarre ideas without really explaining them.

The person he hardly knows, to his colleague, to his wife.

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It just comes across as unrealistic and, frankly, implies there's nothing really special about his wife - like he'd easily move on. That's just how it comes across, especially without further explanation.

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I think you should do unto others what is right, and expect nothing in return. For one, I think understanding the Golden Rule as "bartering" is wrong. I think I'm just harping on this because I've seen the Golden Rule take a few hits from various sources lately even if they are like Theo Fleury hits on Scott Stevens - to get a hockey analogy in.

The irony here is that when Jesus for example talks about 'the Golden Rule', he then right away talks about doing good to others expecting nothing in return. It's like he's quoting Ron MacLean! Except Jesus is even taking it further talking about our enemies, not just random nice people at hockey games or whatnot.

I've just explained why I'd like MacLean to go into more detail on some of his 'philosophizing', because to me, some of it just doesn't make sense. But, like I said at the start, Ron MacLean is a pretty decent chap of goodwill who's good to watch on TV, who I think takes his role pretty seriously, and who is appreciative of where he is in life. It's like a bowl of Cherries. Had to try to end with a pun, sorry Jul 05, Kristen rated it it was amazing Shelves: Ron MacLean is a hockey and a Canadian legend.

He's also a really humble, really good guy, and this autobiography demonstrates all of that, plus it's chock-a-block full of really terrific stories. And while Cherry certainly is more universally known, and probably more "famous", Ron MacLean has had some amazing experiences as a broadcaster that make for a genuinely entertaining read Ron MacLean is a hockey and a Canadian legend.

And while Cherry certainly is more universally known, and probably more "famous", Ron MacLean has had some amazing experiences as a broadcaster that make for a genuinely entertaining read. But he's also had some interesting life-experiences, and he is clearly a thoughtful, soul-searching kind of guy which puts an unique counter-point on the rock-em-sock-em sports experiences that make up the bulk of his career. He can let a player or a coach, or, for that matter the entire game of hockey have it when he thinks that's deserved. But in the same book he talks about tearing up while interviewing Olympic gold-medalist skiier Kerrin Lee-Gartner and her husband afer the win.

And he talks poignantly - but not in a maudlin or self-pitying way - about the loss of his mother to cancer.

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If all you want is a bunch of really entertaining stories about the game of hockey, MacLean's book has that in spades. It's a who's-who of everybody who's been anybody in hockey for the past four decades. But there's more here than just hockey, and the rest of the book really underscores all the best things about athletics and the respect, dignity, commitment and dedication it can teach someone who's willing to lace up skates and see what happens.

I actually saw Ron MacLean speak at a public library event a year or so ago, when this book was first published, and he was exactly as genuine, funny, intelligent and humble as the book. That for me is the demonstration of sportsmanlike behaviour. A really great read about a really nice man who's lived an interesting eventful life. Well worth picking up. Dec 13, Josh McConnell rated it it was amazing Shelves: If I could give half marks hint hint GoodReads , this book would sit at about a 4.

It reads like a conversation, with slang and contractions spread all throughout the book. But that isn't a bad thing, as I actually loved the laid back nature for a change. So while it isn't actually a perfect five, it's far more deserving than a four. While there is certainly a biography-esque vibe to Cornered , the book is mostly a collection of fascinating stories that give you a insight into a broadcast pers If I could give half marks hint hint GoodReads , this book would sit at about a 4.

While there is certainly a biography-esque vibe to Cornered , the book is mostly a collection of fascinating stories that give you a insight into a broadcast personality many Canadians grown up with. The combination of an extended in-person discussion I had with Ron prior to reading and the stories from the book itself has lead me to have even more respect for the man who is one half of CBC's Hockey Night In Canada. Usually he spends his time letting others tell their stories, so it's nice to now have insight into his own thoughts. Though the demographic for this book is partially limited to Canadians and hockey fans, anyone who follows current events and the trends of broadcasting should take notice.

As someone who is Canadian, a fan of hockey, big follower of current events and hopes for a career in media, this book was right up my alley. Definitely consider checking this one out. Sep 02, Sean Kelly rated it liked it. I enjoyed this book, but not as much as I thought I would. It is quite readable, as Kirstie McLellan-Day lends a similar supportive style to this work as she did to Theo Fleury's book. I particularly enjoyed the historical aspect of the book, as McLean takes the reader through his early days in radio and then television.

I suspect, however, many readers would be impatient for the Don Cherry anecdotes, of which there are many, but these, while amusing at times, become repetitive. Where McLean does succeed unequivocally is in shedding more than a little light on his left-of-centre, sensitive personality. I will admit that I always thought this was schtick, put on for the cameras to play the straight man to Cherry, and while that still may be true to an extent, reading about his life off-camera and away from Cherry and the CBC which, incidentally, is not exactly painted in brilliant light is certainly the aspect of his autobiography I enjoyed most.

Jan 16, David rated it it was amazing. Really enjoyed this book about Ron MacLean's life and his broadcasting career. Tons of great anecdotes and background. He isn't the exact man I thought he was, which was a bit of a surprise. After seeing someone on television week after week for 30 years you get an idea of what you think that person is like. He didn't seem to hold anything back about himself and it read as a very honest book.


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      8. It's written in a generally linear fashion. There are occasions when Ron will be talking about something that will trigger a memory from a different time that he will reference, but it all happens in a very natural fashion, so I don't know what the complaints are really about. Anyway, if you have any interest in Ron, Coach's Corner, and the tons of other projects he's been involved in then you'll find it enjoyable!

      I think that Ron MacLean should stick to broadcasting and never write another book. It was amateurish at best and choppy and uninteresting at worst. He spent most of his time trying to convince us that how humble he is while telling us what an authority he is on everything. He wrote very little about Hockey Night in Canada which is what I wanted to read about. He does talk a lot about hockey players which some people might find interesting.

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      He makes note several times about how many Gemini Award I think that Ron MacLean should stick to broadcasting and never write another book. He makes note several times about how many Gemini Awards he's won and how he's given away all but the first one because they just don't mean anything to him. Yes, he's on TV every week in front of millions but it's "just a job". All in all, I wouldn't walk across the street to meet the man now that I've read this book. He sure doesn't sound like someone I'd like.

      Too bad, because before I read the book, I thought he would be. Mar 03, Matthew Antosh rated it it was ok Shelves: Ron MacLean doesn't exist without Don Cherry. There where times in this book where Ron would relate an anecdote about his childhood, which he would then relate to something 'Grapes' told him. The premise was that the loud, boisterous far-right wind-bag would talk over the weak-willed center-right 'liberal'. Ron MacLean is Alan Colmes.

      He tries, bless his heart, but it's really not enough in the face of the overwhelming loudness of Cherry.