The Life and Times of Darryl Sutter: Wit, Wisdom, and Tougher Love

By E.C. McEnery

Once known as the Harry Truman of hockey (San Jose Mercury News) for his bluntness and humor, coach Darryl Sutter gave up the sport from 1995 to 1997 to care for his son Christopher, who was born with... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570982880
• ISBN13: 9781570982880
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: UNKNO
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 5.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

A must read for all hockey fans

While not as full of exciting hockey action as Six Shooters, this is a very well-presented story of the man behind the coach - what are the driving forces behind the way he thinks and acts? I wasn't aware that he has a son with Down's Syndrome, and it was very interesting the way Darryl relates the experience of watching his son struggle to conquer skills we-all take for granted to not tolerating players who aren't using their God-given talents to the best of their ability. The emphasis on strong work-ethic is very refreshing in this era of convenience where somehow we have come away from giving all we have to everything we attempt and instead settle for taking the easy way out. There are powerful lessons in this story that non-hockey players can apply to their personal lives and use to steer their attitudes and intentions regarding whatever they are doing in a more positive and productive manner. The quotes and Darryl-isms were probably my favorite part of the book!

Quick-Wit and a great sense of humor!

Coach Sutter has turned our hockey club around. We can be proud of our team and we can look forward to each and every game because no matter what our record is and no matter how we fared the game before, we know coach Sutter is going to get the Sharks up for the next contest. I never really knew what kind of a person he was until I read this book. His quick-wit has a unique blend of honesty, puncuality and humor in it that is hard to find elsewhere in pro sports. It's a great read for hockey fans and sports fans alike. I only have one suggestion: E.C.McEnery needs to continue his book writing ways with a new book on Sharks Fans and how we're the best in the league. And don't you forget it!

A rare look at a fascinating individual

This book is a "must read" for hockey fans, as well as fans of a fascinating human interest story. E.C. McEnery does an outstanding job of profiling San Jose Sharks head coach Darryl Sutter, not only as a player and a coach, but more importantly as a husband and a father. Darryl's life as a player and coach are remarkable and McEnery did a great job of recapping his professional history. But what makes this book truly unique is how he was able to show a side of Darryl that most people are not familiar with - Darryl as a family man. Darryl's quotes over the years have been witty and meaningful. However, the most important thing that you'll pick-up from this book is that what you're gonna get from Darryl is the truth.