Another Amazon review for the book

Another thoughtful, 5-star review appeared on Amazon today. And I think it’s correct: “This should be a must-read for any parent raising an athletic child.”

Here’s the review:

“Wow - this book was recommended to me because of my involvement in youth sports, and it doesn't disappoint. I'm sure every sports parent has been involved in some sort of dispute between parents, coaches and players, but this one really takes the cake. Yes, you expect minor disputes in sports - over playing time, failures to communicate expectations, perceived injustices - after all, we're all human. But I guess I never anticipated there could be this level of crazy self-entitlement waged - over the course of years - at the detriment of an entire program. You think you got it bad? Hold my beer!

The author references the Thomas Sowell's quote 'When people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment seems like discrimination' occasionally throughout the book, and it really resonates as you make your way through this very well documented drama. Who are these parents hell bent on trying to destroy a program, simply because they didn't think enough attention was being fawned upon their children? And where were the other parents and administators who could've stepped in at any point to dispell all the crazy accusations, told their experiences and perspectives and provided support for the program? I had to put the book down a few times, furious at the sheer gall of these entitled parents, and feeling very empathetic toward the (kind, beloved and successful) coaches, and the few players who were really just trying to have a fun and successful season.

This should be a must-read for any parent raising an athletic child. Or heck, for any parent, period. Sports are meant to be fun... this is a great example of how full grown adults can ruin it for everyone.”