HOCKEY DAYS ~ A BOOK BY HOWARD SHAPIRO

As I read through the book, Hockey Days, by Howard Shapiro, I began to quickly recall my children's first games, their practices, their fears and it all seems like it is just flying by, even though we are right in the midst of it.  Howard has done a wonderful job telling a story of  a hockey player coming into his own with the support of his family!  I am feel so lucky to be able to review and work with all the wonderful folks I get to with this Hockey Mom Reviews Blog!

Tom is most excited as his DekHockey game is that night, the first one of the season, and at the same time Tom is a bit nervous.  As he was eating his dinner, the doorbell rang and his dad received a package that would bond he and his dad even more than boys and sports!

The package that arrived at the door contained a special hat that Tom's dad had worn when he played hockey, a hat that made him feel more confidant when he played hockey and it was the same hat his grandfather had worn when he played pond hockey.

This one hat would be the piece of glue that will further bond Tom and his dad, beyond any sports talk, beyond any chatter of the games, a union of the hat and the kinship under which it was worn brings about a 'warm' story.

The book is  a wonderful read while it discusses sportsmanship, friendship and pride in play, along with the tale of a wonderful supportive father/son relationship.  Hockey is not just a sport, it is a union, a brotherhood.  This book celebrates family, hockey and those special things that only family can provide.

If you have a child in hockey, boy or girl, this is a must read. My 9 year old is reading the book over and over and loves to hear the story because it is so similar to his own experiences with players.   It is very heartwarming.



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