Read The Russian Five A Story of Espionage Defection Bribery and Courage eBook Keith Gave

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The Russian Five A Story of Espionage Defection Bribery and Courage eBook Keith Gave Reviews

• This story is an important part of my life. I ordered it because Keith Gave wrote it. Also admired his work during his time with the paper. I was willing to accept an average treatment. I've read other books related to the Wings (Mike Babcock's for example) that were amateurish.
  
  Not only was the writing exemplary, the story was crafted in spellbinding fashion. Thanks to Mr. Gave I lost three hours of sleep because I couldn't put it down until I finished the book. I'm adding it to my top ten sports books.
• For any hockey fan, or better put, any fan of the sport of hockey, The Russian Five were the real Fab Five.
  
  Keith Gave's intimate involvement in their arrival in Detroit, and his years covering The Detroit Red Wings; makes him the preeminent authority on the story of the Five.
  
  And that story, from the geopolitics of their arrival to their immense impact on Detroit and hockey in general, is compelling, uplifting, and sadly, heartbreaking.
  
  I cannot recall a better book, one that surprised this fan of hockey and Red Wing fan with insights and loving appreciation for Five extraordinary men.
  
  Thank you, Keith Gave.
• I admit, even though I live in the Detroit area and remember the Stanley Cup parades after the ‘97 and ‘98 wins, I’m not big hockey fan. But my book club selected this book and I found it very interesting. It was almost more of an academic read for me. I even wrote notes on the various, long Russian names with notes on each to help keep everything (and everyone) straight as I got thru the book! But it was worth it. My own grandparents were Polish immigrants and their efforts to leave Communist Poland were not easy. It was very interesting to me to read the efforts that went into getting these players out of Russia.
  
  I recommend this book on so many levels! You will learn about escapes from Communism, how the various people come together to create a team (GM, VP, Coach, Players, etc.), details of the accident that broke up the Russian 5 ... and most importantly, this book takes you right into the exciting games. I recommend you also see the movie - The Russian 5. It’s more of a documentary and pulls everything in the book together to show you the excitement of the games.
• I found myself reliving the incredible Red Wing ride that took the franchise from obscurity, to respectability, and on to greatness. I never realized the background details of obtaining the Russian Five. So intriguing! Then I was able to relive the night the Wings pounded the Avalanche into the ice, but this time knowing about Larionov's role and perspective. The back to back Stanley Cups were both a joy and a distinct sorrow to relive. I loved this book immensely! We miss you Russian Five, and we miss you Scotty Bowman & Stevie Y & Jimmy D.
• An interweaving tale of five brilliant hockey players from the Soviet Union, brought to Detroit to help end a 40 year championship drought, and their lasting professional and personal impact on the ice hockey world. From the incredible daring-do of midnight clandestine meetings and defections to escape the iron curtain, through their revolutionary play on the ice, to the men behind the jerseys, Keith Gave delivers the complete story of the NHL Detroit Red Wings' legendary Russian Five.
  
  Author Keith Gave reveals how his own clandestine background, a new owner's unflinching drive to put together a championship hockey team, and five extraordinarily talented but seemingly out-of-reach Soviet players worked together to create a revolutionary and lasting imprint on the NHL. Read how ties to the Miracle On Ice, the dominating Red Army hockey machine, incredible skill and personal perseverance - together with extraordinary leadership - enabled the Russian Five to help bring the Stanley Cup to Detroit in the late 1990s.
  
  Author Gave's warm telling of this story of triumph, and legitimate tragedy, is (of course) a must-read for hockey fans. This story rises beyond sport, however, with political intrigue, life-changing injuries, and human relationships playing key roles. Highly recommended.
• So many players come and go but these five were exceptional in their skill and determination. They were driven, very proud and very intelligent. The NFL has been blessed by these players and owes them a great deal of credit for the type of game played today.
• Just starting the final chapter of "The Russian Five A Story of Espionage, Defection, Bribery and Courage" by Keith Gave. What a roller coaster ride! As an Avid Wings Fan, I remember the moments in the story that were public. The view from the inside were amazing. Keith Gave had a remarkable inside view of this glorious and saddening chapter of Hockeytown history! These last chapters were heart wrenching...Konstaninov's story, and it's effect on the team, were both painful to read and enlightening. If you are a Hockey Fan, read this. If you are Red Wings fan, read it many times! I can't wait to see the Documentary that will be premiering this month in Detroit! Incredible writing, incredible quotes from the Red Wings greats through-out the story. 5 stars to Keith! 10 to the Wings and their support to the Russian 5!
• It’s The Bourne Ifentity meets Miracle. Then add a touch of Brian’s Song. It doesn’t get any better than this. I lived through these stories.. I was at Joe Louis Arena for many of the events and yet I was furiously devouring page after page waiting to see what would happen next. That’s due to Gave’s excellent writing and the intimate details he was privy to. Hockey fan or not, this is a great read. Highly recommended.