Where does When Pride Still Mattered rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It was a very nice companion for my weekly 90 minutes highway drive to the city. I will miss it.
What did you like best about this story?
It did a great job taking me to "feel" the 30s, 40's and the movement to the 50's and 60's with their idiosyncrasy. As the chapters occur, you can also feel how the sport change, the strategies and the men that play it. I liked the stories about the people that surrounded Lombardi, the relationship with his players, other coaches and owners. Also allows you to look into a human Lombardi; if you take judgment outside, it's a great experience. It takes you to the era of writers and radio, when the power of the pen could create a legend.
What about Richard M. Davidson’s performance did you like?
The way he personifies Lombardi.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
It's not a moment per se, but the constant love for the team, for a game that offers so much for those that are willing to pay the price. The feeling group of men (people) learning from each other, taking care of each other, growing and sharing, football and life.
Any additional comments?
Lombardi is the Sum of people that had a passion for the game and life. Knowledge given to those eager to learn. Each experience builded Lombardi way of coaching...and still does.