Synopsis Queenan, author of BALSAMIC DREAMS, here turns attention to the frantic and emotionally charged existence of the sports fanatic. TRUE BELIEVERS doesn't deal with the weekend enthusiast; its target is the die-hard, the zealot. Queenan draws on his own experience as a fan of his own hometown teams from Philadelphia in order to muse on that hunger that drives normal people to paint their faces, scream at the top of their lungs, and threaten visiting teams and referees with physical violence.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2003-05-01 | | Edition Description: | Abridged |
| Size | | Height: | 5.3 in | | Width: | 5.8 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 5.6 oz |
Publisher's Note A humorist and dedicated Philadelphia Phillies fan examines the culture and psychology behind fan loyalty to teams that lose, detailing the fan experience with such sections as "Fans Who Love Too Much," "Fans Who Run in Front," and "Fans Who Misbehave." Read by the author.
Industry Reviews "...undeniably funny..." Kirkus Reviews (04/01/2003)
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