The Chicago Cubs tradition is one built on spectacular losing
streaks and even more spectacular collapses. Yet despite all the
losses and disappointments, an amazing thing happens every summer
at the corner of Addison and Sheffield: millions of fans flock to
Wrigley Field and millions more fans across the country regularly
tune in to watch Cubs games broadcast on television. Exactly why
Cubs fans support their squad with such reckless abandon isn't
entirely clear--these people represent a remarkable aberration of
human psychology, epitomizing the spirit and experience of
dedication to a desperate cause. And the whole time, they're oddly
happy. "The Cubs Fan's Guide to Happiness" reveals what makes Cubs
fans tick and what keeps them happy. It explains why it's not over
until you're mathematically eliminated, why winning really isn't
everything, and why it's perfectly acceptable to blame all your
trouble on a scapegoat--which may or may not be an actual goat. The
fully revised edition also provides educational sidebars, practical
applications, and true words of wisdom from celebrity Cubs fans as
well as surviving the planned renovations to the product on the
field and Wrigley Field itself.
General
Imprint: |
Triumph Books
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2014 |
First published: |
April 2014 |
Authors: |
George Ellis
|
Dimensions: |
190 x 133 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
224 |
Edition: |
Revised, Update |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-60078-940-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Sports & outdoor recreation >
Ball games >
Baseball
|
LSN: |
1-60078-940-4 |
Barcode: |
9781600789403 |
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