Anyone planning on reading Game Of Shadows?

[Butterscup1679666578]

There was an ESPN.com poll and I was somewhat surprised to see that over 75% of the voters had no intentions of reading it. I am really looking forward to it when it is released on the 27th. I'll read it once I'm done with Cubs Nation for sure. Anyone else planning on it?

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

It will go on my summer reading list, but I already have three books ahead of it that I've yet to start reading.

[NewUserName]

to me it would be like someone writing a book about the crimes the mafia committs. I already knew it and probably dont need to spend a lot of time looking more into it. of course that is just me.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Honestly, the whole steroid topic doesn't interest me that much.

[wade]

I feel like I've read the majority of it from the cnn.com site. It was about 10 pages!

[Soul]

to me it would be like someone writing a book about the crimes the mafia committs. I already knew it and probably dont need to spend a lot of time looking more into it. of course that is just me.

 

Hmmm. I respect your opinion, but books like those are traditionally very good sellers, as I'm sure you know.

 

I will probably check out the Bonds book, though I might try to get a used/borrowed copy rather than spend any cash on it.

[TheDude]

Not interested. It's curious to me that the writers wouldn't publish the material in conjunction with the news agency that employs them, rather they seek profit from the research.

[Soul]

Not interested. It's curious to me that the writers wouldn't publish the material in conjunction with the news agency that employs them, rather they seek profit from the research.

 

It's curious to you that people seek to make money :?:

[UK1679666180]

What do you need to know that already hasn't gone public? You have the proof in GJ testimony, you have the substances, the user frequency, and you have the results.

 

It would be like trying to watch a murder mystery after you already know who was killed, who did the killing, and the outcome of it.

 

If I knew less about it already, I would consider buying it, but not now. There are too many good books coming out anyways.

[soccer10k]

I'm definately looking forward to it's release and I will definately be reading it.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

On a somewhat related topic, it appears that many of us buy and read baseball books. Would anyone be interested in starting a book exchange?

[TheDude]

Not interested. It's curious to me that the writers wouldn't publish the material in conjunction with the news agency that employs them, rather they seek profit from the research.

 

It's curious to you that people seek to make money :?:

 

In context, yes. When said people are journalists and choose not to publish their findings in the general news media, rather they choose to reveal their findings in a private publication.

 

So I question their motives, which then leads to questioning the validity of the research. The repurcussions for inaccurate statements in a private publication are not nearly the same as if published in a reputable news publication.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Not interested. It's curious to me that the writers wouldn't publish the material in conjunction with the news agency that employs them, rather they seek profit from the research.

 

It's curious to you that people seek to make money :?:

 

In context, yes. When said people are journalists and choose not to publish their findings in the general news media, rather they choose to reveal their findings in a private publication.

 

So I question their motives, which then leads to questioning the validity of the research. The repurcussions for inaccurate statements in a private publication are not nearly the same as if published in a reputable news publication.

 

 

From what I've read about the authors, they are some of the best investigative journalists around. The fact that they chose a book rather than some other form of media to present their findings should be irrelevant.

 

I'm sure they spent much time and resources to discover this information. I have no problem with them choosing the media form that could reimburse them with the most profits. I don't think it impacts their credibility at all.

[Magnetic Curses]

this topic makes me want to slap my mama.

[Soul]

Not interested. It's curious to me that the writers wouldn't publish the material in conjunction with the news agency that employs them, rather they seek profit from the research.

 

It's curious to you that people seek to make money :?:

 

In context, yes. When said people are journalists and choose not to publish their findings in the general news media, rather they choose to reveal their findings in a private publication.

 

So I question their motives, which then leads to questioning the validity of the research. The repurcussions for inaccurate statements in a private publication are not nearly the same as if published in a reputable news publication.

 

 

From what I've read about the authors, they are some of the best investigative journalists around. The fact that they chose a book rather than some other form of media to present their findings should be irrelevant.

 

I'm sure they spent much time and resources to discover this information. I have no problem with them choosing the media form that could reimburse them with the most profits. I don't think it impacts their credibility at all.

 

I do understand Dude's point though. But I think in this particular case, because the book is being touted (rightly or wrongly) as "finally the proof Bonds did it," if the facts in the book were proven to be wrong or poorly investigated the repurcussions would probably be pretty bad.

[J.R.]

I won't.

[Coach C]

I won't.

 

Agreed.

[JC]

Someday, I hope my son will take the interest in baseball I have and ask me about the Steroid Era. As such, the book interests me as it evidently provides much more in depth information on the topic. Unless a book is known or rumored to be poorly written, I think it is silly to summarily decide whether you will or won't consider reading it, particularly when it hasn't even been released. More information is always better than less. Always. I never object to reading books that don't necessarily speak to my political or sociological leanings. IMO, that is how we broaden ourselves. Its easy to read materials you are predisposed to liking or agreeing with. One's willingness to consume information that is not necessarily in line with their attitudes is admirable to me.

[Mizzou]

I really have zero interest in this book.

[David]

I'm hoping to buy it as soon as it comes out.

[macuser1]

Someday, I hope my son will take the interest in baseball I have and ask me about the Steroid Era. As such, the book interests me as it evidently provides much more in depth information on the topic. Unless a book is known or rumored to be poorly written, I think it is silly to summarily decide whether you will or won't consider reading it, particularly when it hasn't even been released. More information is always better than less. Always. I never object to reading books that don't necessarily speak to my political or sociological leanings. IMO, that is how we broaden ourselves. Its easy to read materials you are predisposed to liking or agreeing with. One's willingness to consume information that is not necessarily in line with their attitudes is admirable to me.

 

I agree with this sentiment. I read Conseco's book, and listened to the congressional hearings. From these new revelations, along with others, it appears that much of what Conseco wrote was true, and much what what was said at the hearings was lies.

 

The truth, always.

[oldcubsfan]

I really have zero interest in this book.

 

I agree. I'm more interested in who released "secret grand jury" testimony and am wondering why criminal charges haven't been issued.

[oldcubsfan]

Someday, I hope my son will take the interest in baseball I have and ask me about the Steroid Era. As such, the book interests me as it evidently provides much more in depth information on the topic. Unless a book is known or rumored to be poorly written, I think it is silly to summarily decide whether you will or won't consider reading it, particularly when it hasn't even been released. More information is always better than less. Always. I never object to reading books that don't necessarily speak to my political or sociological leanings. IMO, that is how we broaden ourselves. Its easy to read materials you are predisposed to liking or agreeing with. One's willingness to consume information that is not necessarily in line with their attitudes is admirable to me.

 

That is fine for you, but usually the argument is used to try to convince others to change their minds. If the book has no interest for someone, it sure doesn't make it wrong. Just because someone writes a book with their bias in mind, doesn't necessarily make it must reading.

[RynoRules]

Someday, I hope my son will take the interest in baseball I have and ask me about the Steroid Era. As such, the book interests me as it evidently provides much more in depth information on the topic. Unless a book is known or rumored to be poorly written, I think it is silly to summarily decide whether you will or won't consider reading it, particularly when it hasn't even been released. More information is always better than less. Always. I never object to reading books that don't necessarily speak to my political or sociological leanings. IMO, that is how we broaden ourselves. Its easy to read materials you are predisposed to liking or agreeing with. One's willingness to consume information that is not necessarily in line with their attitudes is admirable to me.

 

That is fine for you, but usually the argument is used to try to convince others to change their minds. If the book has no interest for someone, it sure doesn't make it wrong. Just because someone writes a book with their bias in mind, doesn't necessarily make it must reading.

 

What bias do these reporters have that you know about? What is their ax to grind?

 

I read the SI article tonight. I'll be reading the book.

[Diffusion]

On a somewhat related topic, it appears that many of us buy and read baseball books. Would anyone be interested in starting a book exchange?

 

Want to read "Mind Game: How the Boston Red Sox Got Smart, Won a World Series, and Created a New Blueprint for Winning"?