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For one man, football is more than just a fantasy…As seen on ESPN’s Cold PizzaFantasy football — one of America’s most popular, and profitable, virtual pastimes — became a way of life for sports humorist and author Mark St. Amant. Utterly fed up with never having won his league championship, St. Amant abandoned a successful advertising career to make fantasy football his full-time job, embarking on a sprawling reconnaissance mission to discover what really makes this game, and its 20 million players, tick. Committed is the result of St. Amant’s ranting, relentless, and strategic pursuit of his own obsession.In this wickedly funny and deeply informative work, St. Amant offers readers an all-access sid… More >>
Committed: Confessions of a Fantasy Football Junkie
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I wrote Mark an e-mail telling him how much I enjoyed Committed. He replied asking me to write a review on Amazon. Suddenly book buying returns with a human touch.
All right, here it comes…
I laughed. I cried. It was a roller coaster of human emotions.
Are you happy Mark? Now, please untie my wife and kids.
I really did enjoy the book.
Rating: 5 / 5
I guess I’m in the minority here, but I found this book to be an utter waste of time. I suppose if you’ve never played fantasy football before, you might find it insightful, but if the dude’s going to quit his job, I’d expect him to elevate his game just a bit. I’ve been playing FF for a few years, and I honestly can say that I learned nothing from this book. Additionally, his writing style was immature and dull. He gave us very little reason to care about him or his quest, other than the fact that he’s lost a lot in the past. Save your money.
Rating: 2 / 5
Great concept, I found the book to be pretty uninspired and choppy. The author definitely was influenced by ESPNs Sports Guy Bill Simmons, reads like a less skilled Simmons rant. I wish I could agree with the other reviews.
Rating: 1 / 5
I received this as an XMas gift and can’t get through it. The book feels forced and manufactured. There are points that are relatable but are painfully obvious, if you are a fantasy football player you are better off reading your league message board. Everyone can relate to the overzealous owner in their league, most overzealous owners don’t try to write a book.
Rating: 1 / 5
I just finished Mark St Amant’s book Committed and I was impressed. As a fantasy football junkie since 1992 (when I received my stats and standings in the mail each week) I appreciate the way Mark captured “the obsession” and the camaraderie of the hobby.
Fantasy Football’s real magic is in the friendships you make and maintain, year after year, both old and new. I keep in touch with friends from grade school through my current business life, all across the world. Fathers and sons connect playing fantasy football, friendships are stregthened (sometimes tested though), and it is a great diversion from the challenges of everyday life. Also, the draft is a great reason to all get together once a year and reconnect, face to face.
Bottom line, Committed captures the soul of the game. Well done.
Rating: 5 / 5