The Game Player

Disponibilité:
Ebook en format EPUB. Disponible pour téléchargement immédiat après la commande.

Protection:
Filigrane

Année de parution:
2010

ISBN-13: 9781453210352

<DIV><B>This critically acclaimed novel from a master of contemporary American fiction is a story of genius, performance, and the psychological forces that drive the competitive spirit</B><BR /><BR /> Brian Stoppard is blessed with prodigious natural talents. Howard Cohen, less so. Starting in middle school in New York, Howard watches Brian effortlessly win at everything he tries: He&rsquo;s a natural chess champion, a perfect athlete, a brilliant student. As the two move through life as friends and competitors, Brian&rsquo;s easy success is a constant source of envy, awe, and inspiration for the ambitious but less-gifted Howard.<DIV><I>&#160;</I></DIV><DIV>Told with great humor and style,<I> The Game Player</I> is a story of those born to greatness and those who must strive for it.</DIV><DIV>&#160;</DIV><DIV>This ebook features a new illustrated biography of Rafael Yglesias, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author&rsquo;s personal collection.</DIV></DIV>