The Goal of My Life

A Memoir

Nonfiction, Sports, Hockey, Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book The Goal of My Life by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie, McClelland & Stewart
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie ISBN: 9780771046513
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart Publication: September 11, 2012
Imprint: FENN-M&S Language: English
Author: Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
ISBN: 9780771046513
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publication: September 11, 2012
Imprint: FENN-M&S
Language: English

Paul Henderson will forever be recognized and remembered for his goal with 34 seconds remaining in the 8th game of the 1972 Summit Series. This goal gave Canada the lead and won them the series and with that the team became known as "the Team of the Century." And Paul's goal as, "the Goal of the Century." But there is more to Paul Henderson than just that one goal and in The Goal of My Life, Henderson opens up about scoring both on and off the ice. A family man and man with deep faith, Henderson lives each day with tremendous appreciation for the gifts life has rewarded him and has not allowed his recent diagnosis with cancer to alter his positive demeanor. Henderson takes fans back to the moment 1972 when Canada won the Summit Series, though additionally shares memories from his entire life and his early days playing hockey through to his retirement from the game and his personal challenges with Leukemia. Henderson is a hero and his book is one that all fans of hockey and life will enjoy.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Paul Henderson will forever be recognized and remembered for his goal with 34 seconds remaining in the 8th game of the 1972 Summit Series. This goal gave Canada the lead and won them the series and with that the team became known as "the Team of the Century." And Paul's goal as, "the Goal of the Century." But there is more to Paul Henderson than just that one goal and in The Goal of My Life, Henderson opens up about scoring both on and off the ice. A family man and man with deep faith, Henderson lives each day with tremendous appreciation for the gifts life has rewarded him and has not allowed his recent diagnosis with cancer to alter his positive demeanor. Henderson takes fans back to the moment 1972 when Canada won the Summit Series, though additionally shares memories from his entire life and his early days playing hockey through to his retirement from the game and his personal challenges with Leukemia. Henderson is a hero and his book is one that all fans of hockey and life will enjoy.

More books from McClelland & Stewart

Cover of the book Robertson Davies by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book The Journey Prize Stories 23 by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book No Kids by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book An Innocent in Scotland by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book The Greatest Game by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book Boys Bombs and Brussels Sprouts by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book A Short History of Canada by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book Next Year Country by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book Book of Mercy by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book The Solitude of Emperors by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book The Imperialist by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book The Making of a Nurse by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book Toronto Architecture by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book Damage Control by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
Cover of the book Ancient Lineage and Other Stories by Paul Henderson, Roger Lajoie
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy