The Right Angle - by Bob Rich (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A lifelong sportsman and business leader, Bob Rich shares a spirited, wisdom-filled journey through competition, adventure, and the art of finding the right angle in sports--and in life.

From the frozen ponds of Buffalo to the turquoise waters of the Bahamas, business leader and lifelong sportsman Bob Rich has spent his life chasing challenge, adventure, and meaning--always searching for the right angle.

In this warm, witty, and deeply reflective memoir, Rich--senior chairman of Rich Products Corporation and one of America's most accomplished entrepreneurs--takes readers on a journey through a life defined by passion, competition, and curiosity. Whether he's playing hockey in college, mastering polo and team handball, building three of the most successful minor league baseball teams in the country, or becoming one of the world's most respected anglers, Rich finds joy in the pursuit itself.

More than a chronicle of games and goals, The Right Angle is about the art of living well--balancing ambition with gratitude, success with humility, and drive with perspective. Rich explores how the lessons of sport apply to business, leadership, and personal growth, illustrating how finding the "right angle" helps us navigate life's challenges, create opportunities, and embrace adventure with courage and humor.

Along the way, readers meet a cast of memorable characters--from world-class athletes and fishing legends to U.S. presidents and friends--each revealing something about the human spirit and the rewards of persistence and play.

Told with insight and charm, The Right Angle captures the heart of a man who has lived fully and led fearlessly. For anyone who believes that success and joy aren't mutually exclusive, this book is a reminder that life--like sport--is best lived when you find your perfect angle.

Review Quotes

"Bob Rich shares his most sacred secrets for success in sports, business, and in life. The Right Angle is a must-read for anyone who needs to be reminded that life can be both fun and successful."

--Gary W. Hall, MD, Three-time Olympic swimmer

"A very successful businessman, Bob Rich is also an avid sportsman. The Right Angle: Adventures in Sports, Business, and Life is a vivid narrative about this good man's life and interests."

--President George H. W. Bush

"Bob Rich has penned a remarkable series of tales from his varied and accomplished life and career. The common thread to the stories is the warmth, humor, authenticity, and wisdom that run through these personal experiences. This highly entertaining and genuine book contains something of value for every reader, regardless of their perspective or life path."

--Mark Shapiro, Former president and CEO of the Cleveland Indians

"Bob Rich offers a book that is equal parts big-fish tale, family memoir, and inside skinny from a front-row seat to history. Of fish and family, he writes in genial conversation style. And the intrigue behind some of the key moments in Buffalo's sporting past he writes with secret piercing acidity. The Right Angle has the right stuff."

--Erik Brady, National sportswriter and former Courier Express columnist

"Bob Rich's stories are not only entertaining but are a reflection of his love for the community through sport. Sports are significant to Western New York and The Right Angle captures Rich's involvement in virtually every major initiative."

--Dennis Gorski, Former Erie County executive

"In this beguiling collection of stories about fishing, baseball, hockey, swimming, and dogs, Bob Rich proves that his life is indeed a game, sometimes serious and sometimes not. You'll win some and you'll lose some. The Right Angle is a wise and often humorous look at what it means to live a fully engaged life. This is a dynamite book."

--Monte Burke, New York Times bestselling author and Forbes magazine staff writer

About the Author

Bob Rich first learned the art of storytelling around campfires at summer camps in northern Ontario, Canada. Growing up, reading Hemingway inspired him to write. Living on the shores of Lake Erie and the Florida Keys provide him with an abundance of his own tales to tell. He is the author of four books: Catching Big Fish, The Right Angle, Why We Fish, and Looking Through Water, the latter having been made into a film. He is the coauthor of Secrets from the Delphi Café.