Overall the book had huge potential and fell flat. Great job Jordin. Clearly Tootoo has had a traumatic life & has made the most of it, truly managing to thrive, not just survive, despite his obstacles. It's raw but his perspective and past are necessary to understand what a life in addiction can be like. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Race is less and less an issue because there are white people who have lived here for generations. Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2016. As someone who's parent is a recovering alcoholic, this book hit home for me and I recommend that everyone (into hockey or not) should pick this book up. Overall the book had huge potential and fell flat. The captain, a fan favourite, a star in international competition, Tootoo was always a leader. Told in Tootoo's bold voice, with contributions by Stephen Brunt, arguably one of the best sportswriters, All the Way is the searing, honest tale of a young man who has risen to every challenge but all too nearly fell short in the toughest game of all. Tootoo had the opportunity to open up about his personal life including his brother's suicide and his substance abuse issues. Really enjoyed learning about the Inuk Community or First Nations of Canada plus the narrative by Sports Author Mr. Stephen Brunt. > Special Needs, Biographies & Memoirs --. This is an easy read and an enjoyable book, as I could relate to many of the pieces and parts, playing hockey and coming from the prairies myself. if you pick All The Way up, you won't be able to put it down. Hockey biographies share a yawning predictability. He goes on about how he didn't need to be in AA, was too good for the AHL, etc. The captain of Canada’s Under-18, a fan favourite on the World Junior squad, and a WHL top prospect who could intimidate both goalies and enforcers, he was always a leader. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Really enjoyed learning about the Inuk Community or First Nations of Canada plus the narrative by Sports Author Mr. Stephen Brunt. Buy the Paperback Book All The Way: My Life On Ice by Jordin Tootoo at Indigo.ca, Canada's largest bookstore. I also recommend Jordin's book for issues I can relate to, being called out for being of mixed diversity and surviving the painful suicide of a beloved sibling. Jordin John Kudluk (Thunder) Tootoo, hockey player (born 2 February, 1983 in Churchill, MB).Jordin Tootoo is the first Inuk hockey player to play in the National Hockey League (NHL). Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2014. “The whole town would be fucking hammered thanks to us. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. > Specific Groups OCN Blizzard have retired Terrance's number 22 since his passing. OCN Blizzard have retired Terrance's number 22 since his passing. Tootoo's journey from the juniors to the NHL is a big one and I can't imagine going through what he went through as a kid and as an adult. All the way : my life on ice / Jordin Tootoo with Stephen Brunt. We get the full hockey story. Jordin Tootoo is the author of All the Way (3.88 avg rating, 758 ratings, 87 reviews, published 2014) I read this book a month ago and I still feel the ghosts of emotion it evoked hovering around me whenever I think about it. It's probably the least organized writing I've ever read. The book gives a glimpse into Jordins' journey to become the person and player he is today.
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