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Summary: This Book was Written by a NASCAR Outsider
Review: It's obvious that this book was written by an (admitted) outsider to NASCAR. After finishing the book, I felt like Leigh Montville sat around listening to stories about Dale and then decided to write a book about those stories. I'm sorry, but I feel like the only reason this book was written was for compensatory reasons.In one section, Mr. Montville writes that whereas other NASCAR drivers said that they were friends with Dale, Dale did not feel that they were his true friends (saying that you would always see them hang out at his trailer, but you would not see him hanging out at theirs). Dale did admittedly hang out with other drivers (outside of race weekends) and go vacationing, hunting, and fishing with them. Being a huge NASCAR fan, I was overall very disappointed with this book (though I did enjoy the section about Dale and Neil Bonnett). If you want a brief overview of Dale's life, then this may be the book for you. If you want to find out the real/more in depth story, then I would suggest you buy a book from an author who either really knew Dale personally or has spent most of their life affiliated with NASCAR. That's what I plan to do.
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Summary: This Book was Written by a NASCAR Outsider
Review: It's obvious that this book was written by an (admitted) outsider to NASCAR. After finishing the book, I felt like Leigh Montville sat around listening to stories about Dale and then decided to write a book about those stories. I'm sorry, but I feel like the only reason this book was written was for compensatory reasons. In one section, Mr. Montville writes that whereas other NASCAR drivers said that they were friends with Dale, Dale did not feel that they were his true friends (saying that you would always see them hang out at his trailer, but you would not see him hanging out at theirs). Dale did admittedly hang out with other drivers (outside of race weekends) and go vacationing, hunting, and fishing with them. Being a huge NASCAR fan, I was overall very disappointed with this book (though I did enjoy the section about Dale and Neil Bonnett). If you want a brief overview of Dale's life, then this may be the book for you. If you want to find out the real/more in depth story, then I would suggest you buy a book from an author who either really knew Dale personally or has spent most of their life affiliated with NASCAR. That's what I plan to do.
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Summary: Dale Earnhardt was the man!
Review: Scott Stout, I bet you didn't even read the book. Don't go bashing it just because you are not an Earnhardt fan. Folks are growing tired of your reviews, look how many find them helpful! (SS, WMD).
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Summary: gives insight into the tragic death of NASCAR's best
Review: The main reason I liked this book was they interviewed people who were on scene for Earnhardt's death. If you're looking for a biography of Dale, this isn't the book for you. But if you want and need closure from his death- I recommend you read this book. Proves that even men can cry....
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Summary: Well-written rehash
Review: There is some new insight into Earnhardt's life and career, but there's far too much about Earnhardt's fans in the infields of race tracks.
Been there, done that. Don't need to read about the guys who camped next to me last race.
Very well written, though. But that's what you expect from Leigh Montville, from his Boston Globe days and his Sports Illustrated articles.
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Summary: Awesome Job Covering A Hero
Review: This book made the Legend more of a Man. It brought him to everyone's level and showed the human side of Dale. I never knew about some of the things he went through in his life until I read this book. Leigh Montville did an awesome job covering Dale's life and death.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: This is a great book that tells you everything from the the birth of Earnhardt to that fatal day. There are many facts in this book that most people probably did not know. From the reason his car was painted black to the names of the streets in the town he was born. This is a must have book for every NASCAR fan.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: This is a great book that tells you everything from the the birth of Earnhardt to that fatal day. There are many facts in this book that most people probably did not know. From the reason his car was painted black to the names of the streets in the town he was born. This is a must have book for every NASCAR fan.
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Summary: Great look at Dale Earnhardt: the racer and the man
Review: This is one of the best books I have ever read. After being a fan of Dale's for so many years this book actually cleared up a lot of things about him that most people never got to see. It's not a coffee table book, which are good to look at, this book makes you actually see how things really were. The author did an awesome job of portraying Dale as a real man with fears and ambitions. The reader gets to see even the bad sides of Dale. Which is what made Dale the man we all loved or loved to hate as I admit I did for the first several years. But slowly learned to admire his driving and then actually root for him. Awesome! Must Read for any NASCAR/Dale Earnhardt fan.
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Summary: At the Altar of Speed
Review: This is the first Dale Earnhardt book I have found that was NOT a coffee table book filled only with captioned photos. This book covers Dale's life from the beginning, discussing his friends and family. It tells the story of his struggle to become so successful. Dale was always a very private person, and until now, it was difficult to find anything about his personal life away from the racetrack. The book even mentions that Dale advised Dale Jr. that he would regret living his "Club E" image in the public eye. I been a huge Nascar fan for over 20 years, and admired Dale since he finally cast the monkey off his back by winning the Daytona 500. All in all a very good read, leaving me the desire to find out even more about Dale.
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