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Hope and Heartbreak in Toronto - by Peter Robinson (Paperback)

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  • For many, being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan has become a curse from cradle to grave.
  • About the Author: Peter Robinson is the editor of Prospects Hockey, the official magazine of the Canadian Hockey League, and the golf columnist for CBC.ca.
  • 288 Pages
  • Sports + Recreation, Business Aspects

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About the Book



Being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan requires a leap of faith every year, girding against inevitable disappointment. "Hope and Heartbreak in Toronto" tells what that's like, how it got to be that way, and what the future holds for all who worship the Blue and White.



Book Synopsis



For many, being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan has become a curse from cradle to grave.

False hope, hollow promises, and a mind-numbing lack of success - these words describe the Toronto Maple Leafs and the hockey club's inexplicable mediocrity over much of the past decade.



Author Peter Robinson has attended some 100 games over the past six seasons and has little to show for it except an unquenched thirst that keeps him coming back. Why does a team that hasn't won a Stanley Cup since 1967, long before many of its followers were even born, have such a hold on its fans? Robinson tries to answer that question and more while detailing what it's like to love one of the most unlovable teams in all of professional sports.



Being a Leafs fan requires a leap of faith every year, girding against inevitable disappointment. This book tells what that's like, how it got to be that way, and what the future holds for all who worship the Blue and White.



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Overall, Hope and Heartbreak in Toronto is a well-written book and Robinson is able to inject his own humour throughout.



Robinson has written a fun book for both Leafs fans and any team-but-the-Leafs fans.




About the Author



Peter Robinson is the editor of Prospects Hockey, the official magazine of the Canadian Hockey League, and the golf columnist for CBC.ca. Somehow he manages to balance his work, his family, and his obsession with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He lives in Barrie, Ontario.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.99 Inches (H) x 6.08 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.02 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Sub-Genre: Business Aspects
Publisher: Dundurn Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Peter Robinson
Language: English
Street Date: October 16, 2012
TCIN: 85044354
UPC: 9781459706835
Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-5151
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author is Peter Robinson, who is also the editor of Prospects Hockey.

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Q: What is the significance of 1967 in the book?

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  • A: 1967 marks the last time the Toronto Maple Leafs won a Stanley Cup, a key point of discussion.

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Q: How many pages does the book contain?

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  • A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.

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Q: What themes does the book explore?

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  • A: It explores the emotions of being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, including hope and disappointment.

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Q: What type of book is this categorized as?

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  • A: This book is categorized under Sports + Recreation and Business Aspects.

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