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How We Did It: The Subban Plan for Success in Hockey, School and Life by Scott Colby, Karl Subban
kentons's review
3.0
I think this is a good book to read for young parents who are trying to decide how committed they want their kids to be to sports. While Subban at times seems to give the impression that all you need do is to let your kids decide what they want to do and be a good, supportive, and loving parent along the way in order for them to become successful. This isn't true, and while I think the book covers this, it isn't as obvious as should be. There are a lot of factors that come together to get a child to the NHL (or national team, or even PeeWee 1 for that matter) and just being a supportive but demanding parent isn't all (in my opinion as a former hockey parent).
It's an interesting book, as an autobiography, but I don't think it is a revelatory parenting book that will guarantee all of your kids will become wildly successful and famous.
It's an interesting book, as an autobiography, but I don't think it is a revelatory parenting book that will guarantee all of your kids will become wildly successful and famous.
kelly_e's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.0
Title: How We Did It: The Subban Plan for Success in Hockey, School and Life
Author: Karl Subban & Scott Colby
Genre: Non Fiction
Rating: 3.0
Pub Date: October 3, 2017
T H R E E • W O R D S
Interesting • Motivational • Dry
📖 S Y N O P S I S
How We Did It is Karl's Subban guidebook on raising his five children (three of which would one day play in the NHL), being a successful coach and principal, and succeeding in marriage and life. Chronicling their hockey journey and the lessons he has learned along the way, this is meant to be a valuable tool for others to help children reach their full potential.
💠T H O U G H T S
As an avid Habs fan, of course I wanted to pick this one up. Yet after reading it I am left feeling a little let down. How We Did It provides an inside glimpse into one of hockey's most prominent households, but it felt more self-help than memoir. And maybe that was the intent all along, but I wanted more about their family life, instead of their success. The writing is pretty basic, and at times it felt condescending and/or authoritative as if his way is the best, and only way.
I did enjoy the tidbits from various family members which are sprinkled throughout. And I could definitely see how Mr. Subban would be a great motivational speaker, but that didn't necessarily translate onto the page. Yes, there are some good lessons. Yes, the title says it all. No, this is what I was expecting. Overall, this was an okay read but it definitely didn't blow me away, and maybe I was looking for something a little different.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• Hockey fans
• Coaches
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"As a Toronto public school principal, I would often give a room of students a simple proposition: 'Anyone who wants to be better, raise your hand.' Every hand shot up. That should come as no surprise-every child wants to be better. The problem is too many don't believe they can be."
"I see each person carrying a gift inside them that they are born with, and that gift is their potential."Â
Author: Karl Subban & Scott Colby
Genre: Non Fiction
Rating: 3.0
Pub Date: October 3, 2017
T H R E E • W O R D S
Interesting • Motivational • Dry
📖 S Y N O P S I S
How We Did It is Karl's Subban guidebook on raising his five children (three of which would one day play in the NHL), being a successful coach and principal, and succeeding in marriage and life. Chronicling their hockey journey and the lessons he has learned along the way, this is meant to be a valuable tool for others to help children reach their full potential.
💠T H O U G H T S
As an avid Habs fan, of course I wanted to pick this one up. Yet after reading it I am left feeling a little let down. How We Did It provides an inside glimpse into one of hockey's most prominent households, but it felt more self-help than memoir. And maybe that was the intent all along, but I wanted more about their family life, instead of their success. The writing is pretty basic, and at times it felt condescending and/or authoritative as if his way is the best, and only way.
I did enjoy the tidbits from various family members which are sprinkled throughout. And I could definitely see how Mr. Subban would be a great motivational speaker, but that didn't necessarily translate onto the page. Yes, there are some good lessons. Yes, the title says it all. No, this is what I was expecting. Overall, this was an okay read but it definitely didn't blow me away, and maybe I was looking for something a little different.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• Hockey fans
• Coaches
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"As a Toronto public school principal, I would often give a room of students a simple proposition: 'Anyone who wants to be better, raise your hand.' Every hand shot up. That should come as no surprise-every child wants to be better. The problem is too many don't believe they can be."
"I see each person carrying a gift inside them that they are born with, and that gift is their potential."Â
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
nicoleharrig's review against another edition
4.0
I initially went into this book hoping for a lot of P.K. Subban but found myself thinking there was too much P.K. Subban. Karl was an amazing writer, story teller, and narrator.
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