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The narrative nonfiction work explores the life and tragic death of hockey star Derek Boogaard, who died at the young age of twenty-eight. Acclaimed reporter John Branch delves into the impact of Boogaard's story on the conversation surrounding violence and concussions in professional sports. Through a gripping account, it sheds light on the challenges faced by athletes and the urgent need for awareness regarding their physical and mental well-being.
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Boy on Ice: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard, John Branch
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Boy on Ice: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Branch
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780393239393
- Category
- Sport, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative nonfiction work explores the life and tragic death of hockey star Derek Boogaard, who died at the young age of twenty-eight. Acclaimed reporter John Branch delves into the impact of Boogaard's story on the conversation surrounding violence and concussions in professional sports. Through a gripping account, it sheds light on the challenges faced by athletes and the urgent need for awareness regarding their physical and mental well-being.