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Summary: Thank you again!
Review: I just finished "An Out-of-Boat Experience" by Peter Mallory. I've never seen a rowing race in my life, but I'll look forward to the opportunity now, I assure you. Never knew there was so much to it.Loved Mallory's writing style, too. Informal, yet informative, like we were speaking over a few beers one night. In fact, his style is almost exactly like mine (Is this a small world or what?). Peter, thank you again. It was a real pleasure.
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Summary: Disappointing personal reminiscences
Review: I was so disappointed with this book. Its egocentric conversational prose grated on me so much that it distracted me from its meaning. Buried deep inside the personal reminiscences is a commentary on a different rowing style but the book's preoccupation with a "chatty" writing style really diminished its credibility and, more importantly, failed to communicate clearly what the author was proposing.
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Summary: Dead in the water
Review: If you're thinking of buying this book to learn from an older oarsman and find out just what he has learned from rowing, don't buy this book. Mr. Mallory's book has some good sections on making a boat move but it's all been heard before and available from other less malcontent sources. As for his philosophy and "out of boat experience," Mr. Mallory seems intent on being rude and self centered. Not quite what you would expect of an experienced oarsman. He writes (as does another reviewer) that he has always come in second in life. In this Mr. Mallory might be his own worst enemy and an interested rower might use him as a example of what not to do, and focus on getting bad vibes out of the boat.
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Summary: Dedicated to 1970-71 Penn Lightweight Crew
Review: It's been over thirty years since Pete Mallory taught me how to row at Penn. Pete's book,which I just finished reading and rereading,brought back the long forgotten memories of that year. Pete's commitment to excellence has only increased over time and this intensity, so intangible,flows through the book. Pete's got it right that life is like one continuous power twenty; keep rowing! Robert Denton
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Summary: This is Great
Review: My dad wrote this book and you can read about me on the last page. He worked on this forever and i love it. It is a really a good book and worth every penny.
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Summary: I think I know what I'm talking about
Review: My name is Philip Mallory. That should sound familiar because Peter Mallory is my Dad. The process for this book was very long with many edits, many changes. I tell people that I have read this book about 17 times. That is about correct but I have undoubtedly heard the stories hundreds of times. Even so, the stories have not aged. They come across as fresh as the first day they were told. The stories wille nver get old since this book was written so well, with such a light and friendly feel. And after the srory is done, my Dad shares the secret of how to move boats. I still don't know if this is a good idea because it gives such an andvantage, an advantage that I would like to keep. But if you're reading this you're probably not 16 years old and could give me problems in the years to come. So eat it up and give your friends the fight of their lives. P.S. Even if my Dad tells you to, don't look at my picture.
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Summary: Thanks for the Memories
Review: Peter Mallory's rowing and coaching expertise is apparent in this easy to read and often very amusing book. Serious rowers and coaches certainly will find value in the book, whether they agree completely with Mallory or not. There is, however, a much broader audience for the book. Those of us who learned many of life's lessons while toiling on the river during our school years, and later moved on to lead normal lives, can find meaning in Mallory's often irreverent words. For us, it isn't so much the argument about rowing technique, as it is the book's ability to bring us back to the experiences that contributed to our desire and ability to achieve our goals in life. Thanks to the memories brought back by my old teammate Peter, once again I can confirm that indeed it was always the right decision to cut class in order to make it on time to practice on the river!
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Summary: challenge conventional rowing techniques
Review: Peter's book is a must read for any rower or coach who really strives to make a fast boat. His "concurrent" style is the method that the best crews use whether they realize it or not.....I have read the last several chapters over and over again and they have significantly improved my erg scores.....I can't wait to get back on the water.....Gladstone, Lewis, etc. all agree with and apply his techniques...not bad company....Thank you Peter...
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Summary: One experience I didn't need
Review: Presumably Mr. Mallory rows much better than he writes. His writing style has been branded unique by another reviewer. They are too kind. As I read this book, I kept losing my place not sure if I had already read the drivel in front of me. It was that bad.
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Summary: Waste of time and money
Review: Someone earlier in these reviews called the author "rude and self centered." I second that. Plus he's a terrible writer with nothing interesting to say. Too bad the lowest choice is one star.
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