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John Branch Knihy

    John Branch je novinář listu The New York Times, jehož "Snow Fall" získal Pulitzerovu cenu za feature psaní. Jeho práce se vyznačuje hlubokým ponorem do témat a poutavým vyprávěním, které často odhaluje nečekané aspekty života.

    Die Lawine
    Sidecountry: Tales of Death and Life from the Back Roads of Sports
    Boy on Ice: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard
    • Boy on Ice: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard

      The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard

      • 384 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      "Shows us, in tender detail, a life consumed by our unholy appetites."--Steve Almond, New York Times Book Review

      Boy on Ice: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard
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    • John Branch's collection showcases 20 of his most compelling stories about remarkable individuals in the realm of sports, highlighting their extraordinary feats and experiences. As a New York Times reporter, Branch's writing has garnered numerous prestigious awards, reflecting his ability to capture the humanity and depth of his subjects. This anthology represents a curated selection from his extensive body of work, offering readers a glimpse into the lives of those who push boundaries in the sporting world.

      Sidecountry: Tales of Death and Life from the Back Roads of Sports
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    • Die Lawine

      • 126 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      Neuschnee, blauer Himmel, eine kilometerlange, unberührte Abfahrt in einer der schönsten und wildesten Skiregionen der USA. Doch innerhalb weniger Sekunden verwandelt sich der Hang für eine Gruppe von 16 Skifahrern in eine rasende Falle aus Abermillionen Tonnen Schnee, die kein Erbarmen kennt.

      Die Lawine
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