Heart of a Husky: Determination, Perseverance, and a Quest for a National Championship by Mel Thomas

Heart of a Husky: Determination, Perseverance, and a Quest for a National Championship Reviews

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  Jeanette Pacheco

  If ever I needed this book to come into my life, this was the perfect time! I am in no way an athlete, well arguably a runner at best, but I work with a team on a daily basis.
  
  This book was not only a good pick me up, but motivating and inspiring at the same time. I am absolutely a sports fan, especially for NCAA women’s basketball, so everything here really resonated with me.
  
  Although I work in academics/higher education, I am a part of a huge team of 20+ and we are in a busy season with a huge end goal. A lot of team work and coordination is required, and right now, some of us are feeling a little lost! I can’t wait to share a piece of this story with my team during our weekly meeting because every team works hard, has a mission, gets tired, and sometimes gives their all and still feel incomplete. Well, “Heart of a Husky” takes you through a whirlwind of emotions from start to finish; it really lays out what it takes to work as a team and accomplish your goal.
  
  Not everyone I work with will take this book the way I do and that’s okay. It resonated with me because I have played team sports and am a very inclusive individual. But if you are a sports fan, it’s a great story.
  
  I loved how Mel includes pics and bios of the players because I found myself flipping back to their pics every time I read a story about them. I also loved hearing stories about the coaching staff, especially Geno Auriemma!
  
  I only wish I knew what Mel Thomas is up to now? It was written 15 years ago and about a basketball season 16 years ago. Is Mel married? Did she stay with Ty-Ty? What happened when she moved to Ireland? I tried googling Mel Thomas and found nothing there and less on social media.
  
  A follow up would be nice. But I’m a gal who loves biographies and non-fiction sports, so this was perfect! 🏀
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  Jim Blanchfield

  I loved this book. It couples essentially a back stage pass to one of the most elite sports program in the country with the journey of a kid, starting as a high schooler and right through graduation. You feel the highs and lows of a student, an athlete, daughter, friend, teammate and all the trials, tribulations and uncertainly that goes along with each role.
  
  This isn’t meant to be Crime and Punishment, War & Peace. It’s a raw account of growing up through this program. I also love the way it ends, the uncertainty of what Ms. Thomas’ next chapter in life will be.
  
  Great book
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  Brittany Braun

  This is a good read for anyone interested in basketball. Especially women who want to play at the collegiate level. It helps understand everything that goes on and what to expect.
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  Avery

  I really liked this book. It gave an inside look at how the world of Women's College Basketball really works. I really liked how it was a player's actual diary from her senior season, she did a great job I felt like I went through all of her highs and lows with her.
  
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  Mary Kate

  this book is the perfect book to read if you are a husky fan or just a mel thomas fan. its a fun and fast read that isn't just a waste of time
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  Laur

  Good book if you are a UCONN fan