The Best American Sports Writing 2008In this exciting new collection, William Nack, veteran sportswriter and author of the classic Secretariat, honors the years finest sports journalism and thus upholds the tradition that began seventeen years ago, with David Halberstam at the helm. In these pages, you will find the most provocative, compelling, tragic, and triumphant moments in sports from 2007, captured by the knights of the keyboard who make sports come alive for us day after day,

Even though they have warring interests

Poet Laureate with twenty new poems alongside beloved selections from a celebrated

We need more women to speak up and make their voices heard

Tiff feels like a fish out of water

But how can Serena trust a scoundrel to protect her happiness

But when they finally met the monster

and bossy Ralph rejoice

political disenchantment

that will have you asking: is this possible

This guide to self-help provides answers to the questions we face: how to replace blind faith with direct experience

and betrayals that cut deeper than the winter chill

” A Patriot’s Calling illuminates Rooney’s true essence—and offers guidance and inspiration for us all