Sports Illustrated: Going Deep: 20 Classic Sports Stories

Having had the privilege of sitting down and being interviewed by Gary Smith for one of the stories included in this book, I can appreciate the passion, and compassion, exhibited in each of the 20 stories. Sans the ego of other renowned authors, Gary Smith is a pristeen example of one who is able to reach into the nooks and crannies of the lives of those he interviews without harrassment or intimidation. He can, with kindness and a true sense of humbleness, put one at ease and elicit the minute details involved in people's lives that bring these stories alive. It's so neat to be able to read the stories of the mighty and the meek in the same book. Regardless of your stature in life, Gary Smith has the unique gift of making the meek feel their story is important and can make a difference in other peoples lives. There are lessons to be learned from each of the 20 stories and will be appreciated by those who love sports stories, or just love great stories.