War As They Knew It: Woody Hayes, Bo Schembechler, and America in a Time of Unrest

Incredibly shallow take on a great subject...

...could have been so much better. Much better books out there on the subject.

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

I've Read Grocery lists more Inspiring

With such a wealth of possible information-two legends, the most unsettled time in modern American history, the greatest rivalry in college sports-this book falls flat on all counts. Bo's Life Lessons is vastly superior, as is the 100 yard war

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

What A Story!

We all know the stories about Bo and Woody but Rosenberg does an amazing job of tying the two together and providing insight into the minds of the two men. An easy read and a wonderfully written book everyone will enjoy (my wife, who isn't even a sports fan, is already half-way through).

2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Stale

The topic was good, but the execution was poor. Might be the worst Michigan book I have ever read. Very little creativity and the story never seemed to pick up steam. Half way through I was ready for it to end.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Huh.. Huh.. Sorry fell asleep reading this.

Mmmm.... Poor writing. This author should stick to fiction, it is what he is known for.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Better Options Out There

This author clearly doesn't understand the passion, respect, and absolute dedication required of everyone who is invested in this rivalry. It's an embarassment to the great legacy of Woody & Bo and does a disservice to two great institutions. There are many choices on this subject...I would look elsewhere.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Don't waste your time

I will agree with the other reviews in that if you are looking for more detailed accounts of this rivalry, this is NOT the book to get. I had heard from anonymous souces that Michael Rosenberg was a gifted writer. Turns out, you can't trust anonymous sources after all...

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Uninspiring

There are several excellent books that cover this exciting period in the history of two of the most storied football programs. This isn't one of them. Superficial, not worth the money. "The Ten Year War" and several others, including the HBO special on the UM-OSU rivalry, are much more enjoyable to read.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

unreadable

intellectually dishonest man...i could not read this book, i was tired of having to research the validity of his research

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

A must for OSU & Michigan fans

Great book and not just about the games but of the time around the games. It's 4 stars if your and OSU/UM fan but I still think it's very good if you don't have an interest in either school (probably 3 stars for you).

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Good Representation of the Era

A solid look at rivalry between Bo and Woody and the Wolverines and Buckeyes. Touches on the political and military overtones happening in the country at the time and how it shaped the two men. Worth reading if you are a fan of either team or want to know more on college football of the 70's.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Well written, well researched. Insightful and entertaining.

An enjoyable read that explores two icons and a turbulant era in a well written book.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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