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From Peanuts to the Pressbox Insider Sport Stories From A Life Behind The Mic
By Eli Gold
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On 3/6 Danielle Schleifer wrote: From Peanuts to the Pressboxby Eli GoldI'd be the first to admit that I know nothing about sports. Which is sad, really, since I attended every single football game in high school, numerous soccer games in college (my college didn't do football - only soccer), and watched several basketball games ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox
On 2/4 Pam Matthews wrote: I was given a copy of Eli Gold's book to review - "From Peanuts to the Pressbox Insider Sport Stories From A Life Behind The Mic" - by Thomas Nelson company. However, given that I'm a Bama fan - and the fact that the Tide just won the National Championship - I was very happy to give it a read.As you ...
On 2/1 Jeremy Walker wrote: As a person who has always loved sports, I hoped that "From Peanuts to the Pressbox" by Eli Gold would not be entirely focussed on the life and travails of the author, and thus be a total disappointment. What I found was a nice blend of personal biography and opinion, mixed with the kind of stories you ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox - Book Review
On 1/18 John Ausmus wrote: When I got this book, it was an exciting moment. I love all aspects of sports and the behind the scenes really intrigues me. Finding out what takes place off the field and during commercials is what makes every game. I enjoyed the laid-back style and the “come sit here on the porch and lets just visit” ... Book Review: From Peanuts to the Pressbox By Eli Gold
On 1/15 Phillip Woeckener wrote: "Peanuts from the Pressbox" reads like a quirky narrative, with short, pithy stories about Eli Gold's lifelong adventure as a sports broadcaster. Mr. Gold starts with his experiences as a child, taking trains and subways any way he can to attend sporting events in the New York City area. We soon venture ... Eli Gold, "From Peanuts to the Pressbox"
On 1/14 John Roper wrote: Periodically, I will include a book review like the one below as an extra post to this devotional blog. I hope you enjoy it.To call Eli Gold’s From Peanuts to the Pressbox the best memoir I have ever read would be a lie, but it is not the worst book that I have read in this genre either. In reality, ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox
On 1/12 amy clark wrote: When I read the discription on this book I wasn't sure about it mostly cause I honestly thought it might be boring. But I was wrong I mean its not the most entertaining thing in the world especially when you don't watch sports like a super die hard fan. But I digress its nice to see how as a kid he knew ... eli gold
On 1/12 Laura Ecklund wrote: I am a sports fan of sorts, but not really any of the sports that Eli Gold reports on- I am more of a jump on the bandwagon at the end of the season football and baseball fan. I tend to only be interested if it is the home team and it happens to be a play-off game with great importance, and even then ... An Easy Read for Sportsfans
On 12/31 Kara Roberts wrote: From peanuts to the pressbox: insider sports stories from a life behind the mic written by Eli Gold, voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide. This book describes how Gold got started in sports broadcasting. If you love sports, this is the book for you. From basketball to football, hockey to NASCAR, Eli Gold ... From peanuts to pressbox - Thomas Nelson
On 12/23 Sheri Newton wrote: Thanks to Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger program I was able to review the book From Peanuts to the Pressbox: Insider Sports Stories from a Life Behind the Mic by Eli Gold. I chose to review this book because my family is big Alabama football fans and Eli Gold is known as the voice of the Crimson Tide. ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox: Insider Sports Stories from a Life Behind the Mic
On 12/9 Bradley Freestone wrote: This is my 1st review for Thomas Nelson PublishingThe book From Peanuts to the Pressbox is the story of Eli Gold by Eli Gold, and his journey from his vending job to his job in the press box. Throughout the book, Gold tells all of his stories, experiences, and jobs he goes through to get to where he ... Book Review for From Peanuts to the Pressbox
On 12/9 Bradley Evans wrote: Eli Gold, when you hear that name does anything come to mind? Well, unless you are a sports fan of NASCAR, college football or hockey you probably don’t have a clue. Eli Gold is the voice of University of Alabama football and a voice on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) every Sunday during race weekends. ... From Peanuts to The Pressbox
On 12/8 Becky Stewart wrote: “From Peanuts to the Pressbox” is a highly entertaining read for sports fans of any kind, whether it be basketball, baseball, football or hockey, this book is well work the read. Eli Gold weaves an intricate tale of what it was like to be a sports caster in some of the formative years for television, ... Great look from the "other side"
On 12/7 Kim Jury wrote: When I got the opportunity to review From Peanuts to the Pressbox through the Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers network, my first thought was that my husband would love the book. As for myself, I was unsure. However, I got a few pages into the book and was thoroughly intrigued. This is not a book strictly ... Book Review: From Peanuts to the Pressbox by Eli Gold
On 12/6 John Williams wrote: Allow me to preface this review by saying that I am an Alabama Crimson Tide football fan, which is odd, because while I live in Alabama now, I grew up in Texas, and moved to Alabama shortly before I finished high school. How I became a fan of the Tide deserves it’s own blog post someday, but suffice ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox - Eli Gold
On 12/1 rochelle fernandez wrote: Over all I found this book to be very motivated and rewarding. This was my first book of this kind since high school. Although this book had many great chapters, and it was hard to decided what I like best. Although I do know that in life you have to work for what you want and what you need in life. ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox
On 11/25 Angela Bishop wrote: In this behind-the-scenes look at sports broadcasting Eli Gold tells how a kid from Brooklyn, New York, went from selling peanuts at Madison Square Garden to being one of the most recognizable voices in all of radio sports broadcasting.I got the opportunity to review From Peanuts to the Pressbox through ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox
On 11/25 Greta Minton wrote: As a reviewer for Thomas Nelson Book Reviews ( http://brb.thomasnelson.com ) I got a chance to read From Peanuts to the Pressbox and found it to be quite interesting. I had always associated Eli Gold with Nascar and had never realized how many different sports he has been involved with in his career. ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox by Eli Gold
On 11/21 Kathy Eller wrote: From Peanuts to the Pressbox, by Eli Gold (with M.B. Roberts.)is a well written, easy to follow memoir of a young boy living out the American dream in the sports industry. The book follows his journey from a young sports fanatic to becoming one of America's top sports broadcaster.Eli Gold is man's man. ... Book Review- "From Peanuts to the Pressbox" by Eli Gold
On 11/20 Shawn Matlock wrote: I love sports but never have I experienced it through the eyes of a legend. The history of sports is rich, challenging and so unknown to many of us. This is a must read for anyone who thinks they like sports. This was an exciting journey through a world of unknowns in todays media. Eli Gold was a motivated ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox
On 11/18 Mary Gildersleeve wrote: Eli Gold, a veteran of some 30+ years at sports broadcasting, has written a wonderful book on his life from literally selling peanuts at Madison Square Garden (not for the financial benefits of sales, but just to get into the games) to being the voice of the Crimson Tide and NASCAR Today. Titled, From ... Review: From Peanuts to the Pressbox by Eli Gold
On 11/17 Tony Pagliarullo wrote: For any die hard Crimson Tide fan (is there any other kind?) or NASCAR lover, Eli Gold’s new book is a wonderful peek behind the curtain to see how the magic happens. Gold has more stories to tell from his days as a sports broadcaster than most Baptist preachers. The color and candor with which he ... From Peanuts To The Pressbox
On 11/15 Lisa Watkins wrote: (Note: While in college I was fortunate to have several internships, one of them taking place in the book publicity department for Thomas Nelson Publishers. For a book lover like myself who planned to enter the world of public relations and communications, it was a match made in heaven. Fast forward ... Book Review: From Peanuts to the Pressbox
On 11/14 Yoke Mooi Hoong wrote: Wow! Its finally arrived after about 2 weeks after I request for the hard copy of the book, From Peanuts To The Pressbox, Eli Gold direct flown in by Thomas Nelson. Here are the pictures of the copy of the book.from Thomas Nelson Publisher I quite like this book even though I am not into sport that ... From Peanuts To The Pressbox Review, Eli Gold
On 11/13 brenda keller wrote: I'm not a huge sports fan, but I actually enjoyed this book! Great to see how sports have gone across time and generations to find a common denominator. I definitely recommend it! Great Christmas gift for uncle, dad or grandfather. Such a fast paced glance at sports history. I especially enjoyed the ... Great gift!
On 11/5 Steve Leigh wrote: If you read my blog you know that I love college football. So, it was with great anticipation that I waited for From Peanuts to the Pressbox by Eli Gold to arrive. I found the book to be light and entertaining. Not quite what I had expected from someone who had a childhood dream of wanting to be a sports ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox by Eli Gold
On 10/29 Mike Safford wrote: "From Peanuts to the Pressbox," is a true story of Gold's ambition to become a Sports Reporter. Not only does he strive to become a Sports Reporter/Commentator, but he goes beyond by working his way to the top. First his ambitions take him on his journey as a young man, listening to sports broadcasts ... "From Peanuts to the Pressbox" by Eli Gold
On 10/26 Gregory Rothbard wrote: Life's roads are sinewy slippery slopes. Eli Gold illustrates the way he navigated these twisting roads. Eli had a dream of one day being the radio voice he heard when listing to his favorite New York Teams. Eli always knew what he wanted to do and he found his way to it by learning along the way. He ... Review of: Eli Golds From Peanuts to Press Box
On 10/14 Darien Gabriel wrote: I love football! And a good game on TV becomes a great game when you get the best announcers. I got to learn about one of the greats in Eli Gold's From Peanuts to Pressbox.This autobiography is like a fairy tale come true. Throughout the book, Eli is gushing over what great opportunities he's gotten ... From Peanuts to Pressbox by Eli Gold Book Review
On 10/13 angie church wrote: From Peanuts to Pressbox:ELI GOLDThe book from Peanuts to Pressbox is a great book for any sport fanatic. As a mother to 3 sons I have grown to love sports. The book takes the reader through a path of a young man. The book is a tale about a young man who came to his own through a long line of sports ... book review: Eli Gold From Peanuts to Pressbox
On 10/12 Brandon Kraft wrote: Recently, as part of the Thomas Nelson Blogger Reviewer Program, I received a copy of Eli Gold's From Peanuts to the Pressbox: Insider Sports Stories from a Life Behind the Mic. The work is an autobiography looking back at the life of a kid from NYC who skipped most of high school to watching sporting ... All in all, a fine book
On 10/10 Jonathan Aigner wrote: My latest review is Eli Gold's autobiography...memoir...I'm not sure what to call it. Anyways, From Peanuts to the Pressbox: Insider Sports Stories from a Life Behind the Mic (Thomas Nelson, 2009 is about what you could expect from a C-list sports announcer. I wasn't very familiar with the guy before ... eli gold? was he in the Bible?
On 10/9 Logan Crumrine wrote: I would by no means count myself a sports fanatic. I enjoy seeing sports on TV and occasionally I will catch a live event. I picked up Eli Gold’s book “From Peanuts to the Pressbox” not really knowing what to expect. I can tell you that after the first chapter I was hooked and by the end I had ... Book Review
On 10/9 Geni White wrote: 140 words From Peanuts to the Pressbox Insider sports stories from a life behind the mic Eli Gold, with M. B. Roberts ISBN 978-1-4016-0436-3 Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2009 Hdbk, 255 pp. As a teenager, Eli Gold sold peanuts at Madison Square Garden so he could be close to the action he coveted, a job ... Calling all sportsfans and sportscasters
On 10/6 Peter Preble wrote: I was drawn to this title as one who did a little stint in the broadcast world. Eli Gold tells the story of himself going from literally selling peanuts in the stands to entering the pressbox and covering sporting events for radio and TV. This is a great inside view not only of the world of sports ... Book Review ~ From Peanuts to the Press Box
On 10/4 Jennifer Sng wrote: I picked this book up, not knowing what to expect. I played sports, but not much a of a big sporting events fans. Nethertheless, Eli Gold won me over by his larger than life story. From Peanuts To Pressbox, a third of it’s own by Eli Gold, talked about how young Eli worked hard to ... From Peanuts To Pressbox by Eli Gold
On 10/3 David Lindsey wrote: From Peanuts to the Pressbox is a journey through the life and career of Alabama play-by-play announcer Eli Gold. As you read of Eli Gold’s journey you see a man of determination and perseverance; a man that never gave up, and a man that is passionate about all that he does. From Peanuts was a fun ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox, Insider Sports Stories from a Life Behind the Mic by Eli Gold
On 10/2 Rebekah Bishop wrote: Eli Gold's book, From Peanuts to the Pressbox is a certain win for any sports loving reader. In a semi-sequential format, he brings stories of his life and his interactions with an array of sports legends to life. Beginning from youth, the reader is taken on a journey as we read about Eli's broadcasting ... Eli Gold writes a Golden Book
On 10/2 Vince Lovato wrote: From Peanuts to the Pressbox: Insider sports stories from a life behind the mic By Eli Gold with M.B. Roberts Thomas Nelson ISBN: 978-1-4016-0436-3 Hardback, 257 pages $24.99 If you love University of Alabama football and regional radio and TV, this is your book. I am neither. Yet I found ... Eli Gold Isn't Just A Pretty Voice
On 9/28 Matthew Legere wrote: From Peanuts to the Pressbox by Eli Gold “From Peanuts to the Pressbox” is a story about how a little boy from Brooklyn pursued his dream to be a broadcaster. This book takes you through the life of Eli Gold from his first game at Yankee Stadium, to having non-paid jobs at radio stations to get ... Book Review: From Peanuts to the Pressbox by Eli Gold
On 9/27 Michael Smith wrote: If you are a true sports fan then you will love From Peanuts to the Pressbox by Eli Gold. The pages are filled with an inside look at both the stars and sportscasters of a variety of sports. From minor league hockey to Nascar, from SEC football to the AFL and many things in between. Eli Gold, the radio ... A Book Review: From Peanuts to the Pressbox
On 9/22 Marian Perera wrote: I freely admit to not knowing anything about sports (except figure skating). I still requested the autobiography of a sports broadcaster for review from Thomas Nelson, for one reason - the author, Eli Gold, started out selling peanuts in the stadiums and eventually became "the Voice of the Crimson Tide", ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox, by Eli Gold
On 9/18 Bridget Graber wrote: I recently read "From Peanuts to Pressbox: Insider Sports Stories from Life Behind a Mic," written by Eli Gold.It was clear from the start of the book that Eli Gold is a person that is not afraid of hard work. He is also the type of person that knows what he wants out of life. Since he was a child, Gold ... Another Book Review
On 9/16 Nate Payne wrote: Like most boys growing up that watch sport you are always focused on the All-Star play. You practice just like and you watch his every move. The biggest dream you have is that you will grow up and be just like him. Eli Gold was just like that but instead of watch the player he focused more on the ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox By Eli Gold
On 9/15 Chad Milec wrote: Eli Gold knew what he wanted to be when he was just a kid. A sports broadcaster. And he took advantage of every opportunity that came his was to reach his goal. This is Eli's story. Growing up in Brooklyn, skipping class, working at Madison Square Garden. Eli knew he had to make things happen if he was ... A review of Eli Gold:From Peanuts To The Pressbox
On 9/15 Melissa Tauscher wrote: There's no doubt about it: Eli Gold oozes passion for sports and sports broadcasting. From Peanuts to the Pressbox chronicles Gold's journey from a young boy selling peanuts at Madison Square Garden (his "free" ticket into sporting events) all the way to his present-day gig as the voice of the Crimson ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox by Eli Gold
On 9/15 Diane Kinney wrote: One way to get to the top is to start at the bottom and work your way up. Eli Gold did just this. As a child he enjoyed playing sports but was really excited about talking about sports. He fulfilled his dream of being a sports announcer by making the most of every opportunity, including selling peanuts ... To get to the top, start at the bottom...
On 9/13 Alex Sofet wrote: This is a true story about following you dream! Eli Gold was a young boy obsessed with sports. He was in love with them. When he could not see the game when he was selling peanuts he was listening to his little radio keeping up with everything that was going on! He was still ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox by Eli Gold
On 9/12 Andrew Szymas wrote: From Peanuts to the Pressbox, by Eli Gold and M.B. Roberts I enjoy sports. I enjoy watching them on TV, but very rarely do I give much thought to the people who are, as Eli Gold would say, putting captions on the pictures. Until now, I never realized how much work and preparation goes into what ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox Review
On 9/12 Liz Grundvig wrote: Buckle up, because Eli Gold, the voice of Crimson Tide, is going to whisk you away for the ride of his life – and what an adventure it is!At the age when most boys are climbing up trees and yanking on little girls’ pigtails, Eli was hopping onto the D-train and steering the course toward his future ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox by Eli Gold
On 9/11 Chris Lewis wrote: Being a person that enjoys sports but is not a fanatic I did not know what to expect when I read this book. I will say that before I received this book, I can say that I had heard of the announcer/author of this book but really knew nothing of his back story. This book is a great tribute to the hard ... Book Review - Eli Gold: From Peanuts to the Pressbox
On 9/10 Stephen Elder wrote: In this autobiography, Eli Gold shares his journey from a young boy skipping grade-school to pursue his interests to his present day life as a man fulfilling his childhood dreams of being a sportscaster. He tells of his first job, starting out as a peanut vendor at Madison Square Garden and shares the ... From Peanuts to The Pressbox by Eli Gold
On 9/9 Jennifer Ochs wrote: Starting his career in 1972, from Peanuts to The Pressbox is a memoire/autobiographical account by Eli Gold of his life and the events that led him to become a sports broadcaster. Although he is best known for broadcasting the play by play for The University of Alabama's "Crimson Tide" for greater than ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox
On 9/6 Meghan Tooker wrote: Eli Gold has been a sportscaster for over 25 years. He began his work as a young man, not even out of high school, on the radio and eventually landed on TV, doing commentary for NASCAR. Along the way he met many fellow sportscasters who would one day become well known to many, including Marv Albert and ... From Peanuts to the Pressbox