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John U. Bacon

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Author of THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, available Oct. 7. Can pre-order here: wwnorton.com/books/9781324094647

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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Much thanks, @suannelqr.bsky.social. I'll take "amazeballs" all day.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
What a long, strange trip it's been - and a great one! THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, has hit the NYT Bestseller list 12 weeks in a row -- since early November - and 14 total. That's all thanks to you folks! So THANK YOU! www.nytimes.com/books/best-s...
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Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - Books - Feb. 15, 2026 - The New York Times
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Doug Tribou @radiodoug.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Great way to wrap up my first week back @michiganpublic.bsky.social after time off…. talking sports with @johnubacon.bsky.social Some college football, college basketball, and the Pistons. You can read or listen! www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2026-...
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John U. Bacon on Paul Davis, Tom Izzo, and a strange moment for Michigan State basketball
Commentator John U. Bacon discusses changes for the Michigan football program, a bizarre disruption at a Michigan State men's basketball game, and more sports news.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
On the last NYTimes bestseller list of the year, arguably the most competitive, THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald hit #3 (six weeks in a row, eight total) -- ahead of famous folks who have no idea who I am. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! www.nytimes.com/books/best-s...
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Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - Books - Dec. 28, 2025 - The New York Times
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
The tour for THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, started on 10/6 in a Cleveland library, with an SRO crowd . It ended for 2025 on 12/15 in the Great Lakes Brewery Company, with an SRO crowd, incl John McCarthy, son of the Fitz's first mate. 1/2
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, will be #7 on the New York Times bestseller list, its 6th week on the list, and 4th in a row. All outlets should have plenty. Thank you, readers! (For Michigan coverage, follow me on Twitter. Plenty there.) johnubacon.com
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John U. Bacon | Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Speaker, Commentator, Teacher, and Coach
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
In other news... The GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, will be #7 on the NYTbestseller list for the 6th week, and 4th in a row. All outlets should have plenty. Thank you, readers! (For Michigan coverage, follow me on Twitter. Plenty there.) johnubacon.com
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John U. Bacon | Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Speaker, Commentator, Teacher, and Coach
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, has made the NYT bestseller list 3 weeks in a row, 5 total. ALSO, after the 5th and 6th printings, B&N and Indies have thousands, and amazon is again delivering in 2-3 days. THANK YOU! www.nytimes.com/books/best-s...
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
From a great writer, novelist, and mentor like @dcrbooks.bsky.social, this means a lot. Thanks, Dan!
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
108 years ago today, at 9:04:35 am, a ship carrying 6 million pounds of high explosives headed to the Great War accidentally exploded in Halifax, creating the biggest manmade explosion until the A-Bomb. You can read about it in The Great Halifax Explosion. johnubacon.com/books/
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Great thanks, John.
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Marcia Macomber @marciamacomber.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
TUNE IN MONDAY to the Morning Show 8-10am PT on @ksvysonoma.bsky.social Guests: @johnubacon.bsky.social NYT bestselling author, on his new book, The Gales of November; Eric Marshall, master storage designer; Ashley Burnett of WINE WOMEN. Listen in at 91.3 fm locally or online at ksvy.org.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Amazon has just named THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald one of the best history books of 2025. Might make a nice holiday gift!
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Doug Tribou @radiodoug.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Special holiday edition of @michiganpublic.bsky.social sports with @johnubacon.bsky.social. We discuss Lions-Packers - a critical moment for Detroit. And we look ahead to Michigan-Ohio State on Sat., and the future of the MSU football program. Read or listen! www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
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John U. Bacon on Lions-Packers Thanksgiving game and Michigan-Ohio State rivalry
Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon previews the Lions' Thanksgiving game against the Packers and the 2025 edition of Michigan vs. Ohio State.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Two unbelievable statistics from The Gales of November: P. 14: "Between 1875 and 1975 alone, the Great Lakes claimed at least 6,000 ships... plus a minimum of 30,000 sailors -- an average of one shipwreck per week, and nearly one casualty a day, every day, for a century." (1/4)
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
The Smithsonian Magazine just named THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, one of the Top 10 history books of 2025. Thank you! www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-...
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The Ten Best History Books of 2025
Our favorite titles of the year resurrect overlooked histories and examine how the United States ended up where it is today
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
And let me add, which people from Twitter know: I'm happy to engage with anyone who knows how to disagree without being disagreeable. But some folks just aren't willing or able to do so. It's a better world when they do!
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
After a silly exchange with a sarcastic, rude, know-it-all who won't sign his name -- Uncivilservice, I believe, was the handle -- in which I refuted his point with facts, naturally he blocks me, only proving my point about keyboard cowards. Have a nice day.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
And you should have read the book, because I did. Several, in fact, from the NWS, the NOAA, UM's Naval Architecture school, and the founder of Michigan Tech's Great Lakes Research Center Also, tough guy, sign your name. I do every time. Have a nice day.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
The Wall Street Journal just named THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, one of its "Ten Books to Read: The Best Reviews of October." www.wsj.com/arts-culture...
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10 Books to Read: The Best Reviews of October
The fate of a Great Lakes freighter, a biblical idea that changed the world, the joy of the tuba and more.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
This week THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, comes in at #7 on the New York Times Bestseller List -- right behind someone named Ken Burns at #6. Score one for the Ann Arbor Public Schools, with two alumni in the top seven. www.nytimes.com/books/best-s...
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SavvyTruffle 🎓🍄 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 👨‍👩‍👦🐕😎📖🖋💊🎸🚴〽🏈☮💙 @savvytruffle.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
I read the Great Halifax Explosion by @johnubacon.bsky.social . If it's anything like that, the Gales of November will be incredible.
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Emily @librarymet.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
There are very few books I’m not willing to wait for via the public library but this is one of them. Just picked her up at the local bookstore. Thanks for writing it @johnubacon.bsky.social.
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East Grand Forks Campbell Library @egfcampbelllibrary.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
#newbooksday New Nonfiction! 🥳 #librarylife @bethmacy.bsky.social @morbidpsych.bsky.social @rachelcorbett.bsky.social @johnubacon.bsky.social
Stack of seven books, from top: Morbidly Curious by Coltan Scrivner, Hostage by Eli Sharabi, The Monsters We Make by Rachel Corbett, The Genius Bat by Yossi Yovel, We Survived the Night by Julian Brave Noisecat, and The Zorg by Siddharth Kara.Four books on a table, clockwise from top left: Girl Warrior by Joy Harjo, The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh, Paper Girl by Beth Macy, and The Gales of November by John U. Bacon.
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Andy Pasternak @tubadrew.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Just got done reading the new @johnubacon.bsky.social book in time for the 50th anniversary of the Fitz going down in the lake they call Gitche Gumee. As a 7-year-old when it happened, it seemed unfathomable that something like this could happen to a ship that big. Thanks for a great read.
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Linnea Hartsuyker @linneaharts.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Just finished listening to The Gales Of November by @johnubacon.bsky.social, which was a very interesting history of the Edmund Fitzgerald and its sinking, with lots of interesting background about Great Lakes shipping. Recommended! #NaEdFiMo libro.fm/audiobooks/9...
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The Gales of November Audiobook on Libro.fm
On the fiftieth anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald’s sinking, the bestselling author of The Great Halifax Explosion tells the definitive story of the “Mighty Fitz.” For three decades following World...
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
A kind honor from a legend. Thank you, @genebaxter.bsky.social
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Chris @chriskopech.com · 16/11/2025
Book 18: “The Gales of November” by @johnubacon.bsky.social This book destroyed me. An important story, dutifully told, diligently researched, and handled with care. I weep for the 29, but know their stories were honored in text. Can’t recommend this book enough. We are holding our own. Always.
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The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon
For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of glo...
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Tom Waldeck @tomwaz.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
What I’m reading now on vacation in Kauai. Great book and nice distraction from all the craziness!
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Great Lakes Now @greatlakesnow.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
In his new book, “The Gales of November,” @johnubacon.bsky.social explores the history and mysteries of the 1975 wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a record-setting freighter ship. Story by @michiganpublic.bsky.social: www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/10/in-t...
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In "The Gales of November," author John U. Bacon investigates the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald | Great Lakes Now
In his new book, "The Gales of November," John U. Bacon explores the history and mysteries of the 1975 wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a record-setting freighter ship.
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Doug Tribou @radiodoug.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
It's a time of dramatic change in college sports. Tomorrow night (9/25), @johnubacon.bsky.social and I will talk with a panel of experts for @michiganpublic.bsky.social's next Issues & Ale event at The Ark. A few tickets left! You can also stream it. Both free! www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...
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Issues & Ale: NCAA's New World Order (Sept. 25, 2025)
Join Morning Edition host Doug Tribou, author & sports commentator John U. Bacon, and special guests at The Ark in Ann Arbor, as they discuss the seismic changes college sports are facing today.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Looking back on Robert Redford's vast body of work, my favorite is still "Butch Cassidy." But what impresses me more are "Ordinary People" and "A River Runs Through It," two great books Redford brought to life with subtle and sophisticated directing. Rest in Peace.
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Doug Tribou @radiodoug.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
College sports are changing fast. On Sept. 25, @johnubacon.bsky.social and I will lead a @michiganpublic.bsky.social discussion. Guests include UM's Executive G.M. of N.I.L. Terése Whitehead and @goldengrizzlies.bsky.social Athletic Dir. Steve Waterfield. www.michiganpublic.org/station-news...
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Issues & Ale: NCAA's New World Order (Sept. 25, 2025)
Join Morning Edition host Doug Tribou, author & sports commentator John U. Bacon, and special guests at The Ark in Ann Arbor, as they discuss the seismic changes college sports are facing today.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
We'll be posting the book tour on johnubacon.com very soon. Meantime, you can also order books from Schuler Books in Ann Arbor, leave your order, I sign, they ship.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Grateful for ringing endorsements from the best in the business.
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Doug Tribou @radiodoug.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
This week on @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social and I looked at the penalties for Michigan football after the NCAA's investigation into the sign-stealing scandal exposed in 2023. You can read or listen... www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
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John U. Bacon breaks down NCAA penalties for Michigan football sign-stealing scheme
Michigan Public sports commentator John U. Bacon breaks down the NCAA's penalties against the University of Michigan football program for its sign-stealing scheme.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
The NCAA's investigation into Michigan's "signgate," with penalties, goes public Friday. My guess, throughout, remains: -Fines. -Moore suspended 2-4 games. -Harbaugh and Stallions "show cause" -No wins vacated. But the NCAA can do whatever it likes, and often does.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
In two months pre-orders of The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald will be sent or picked up in stores, B&N, amazon, etc. The book launches October 7 at UM's Rackham Auditorium (tickets available next week), followed by a 15-state, 30-stop book tour. Hope to sign your copy!
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Great thanks, @bgriebs.bsky.social, and the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library!
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
My upcoming book, "The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald," just received a starred review (top 10%, they're only designation) from Kirkus Reviews, an 88-year old institution that's traditionally hard to impress. Comes out October 7. Can pre-order anywhere. (1/4)
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Always great to talk with @radiodoug.bsky.social
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Another fast-moving five minutes of all the sports that's fit to speak, with @radiodoug.bsky.social on @michiganpublic.bsky.social
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
A fun conversation with my old AA News colleague and housemate from the starving writer days, @douglasthill.bsky.social
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
This week @DougTribou and I break down the big settlement that will change college sports -- in a fast and surprisingly fun six minutes!
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Another fun, snappy four minutes of sports talk with @DougTribou on @michiganradio
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Doug Tribou @radiodoug.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
🥓 on 🏒🏀🏈⚾️ —> In the fastest 5️⃣ minutes in public radio sports on @michiganpublic.bsky.social, @johnubacon.bsky.social tells me Canada needs the Stanley Cup back, more CFP expansion is "inevitable,” and we discuss the Tigers’ hot start. Read or listen… www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
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John U. Bacon: Canada needs Stanley Cup back; College Football Playoff expansion "inevitable"
Michigan Public's John U. Bacon discusses a Stanley Cup Final rematch, the NBA Finals, changes coming to the College Football Playoff, and the Detroit Tigers' hot start.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Always fun to join @DougTribou for the fastest five minutes of Public Radio sports -and also the only five minutes. 😉
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Pleased to report "LET THEM LEAD: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team" is now in its fourth printing. Great thanks HarperCollins, and you readers! You keep buying them, we'll keep printing them. THANK YOU! www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Lea...
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Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team
Amazon.com: Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team: 9780358533269: John U. Bacon.: Books
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Doug Tribou @radiodoug.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
🥓 on 🏀🏒 —> Read or listen to @johnubacon.bsky.social’s thoughts on the Pistons’ playoff chances, the Red Wings’ next steps, and Western Michigan University’s hockey glory. It’s the fastest 5️⃣ minutes in public radio sports… on @michiganpublic.bsky.social! www.michiganpublic.org/sports/2025-...
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John U. Bacon: Fearless Pistons have "real chance" to knock off Knicks in NBA playoffs
The Detroit Pistons are in the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2019. Commentator John U. Bacon likes their chances. He discussed that and more on Michigan Public.
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John U. Bacon @johnubacon.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Pleased to report "LET THEM LEAD: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team" is now in its fourth printing! Great thanks @HarperCollinsCa and you readers! You keep buying them, we'll keep printing them. THANK YOU! www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Lea...
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Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team
Amazon.com: Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team: 9780358533269: John U. Bacon.: Books
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