{"title":"Rod Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Rod Black, a distinguished author celebrated for his compelling contributions to the genres of Biography and Memoir. Rod Black takes readers on a journey through captivating narratives that delve deep into the personal and professional experiences of individuals, offering unique insights and thought-provoking perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eCut to Black\u003c\/em\u003e, a memoir that intricately weaves tales of challenges, triumphs, and ultimate redemption. Black's ability to paint vivid portraits with his words ensures that readers are not just passive observers, but active participants in the stories he so masterfully crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned reader of biographies or someone seeking inspiration from the lives of others, Rod Black's books provide a perfect blend of rich storytelling and meticulous detail, sure to engage and enlighten. Dive into these narratives and explore the depth of human experience through the eyes of an author who knows how to captivate and educate in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cut-to-black-by-rod-black-9781668034552","title":"Cut to Black","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRod Black shares all the stories, all the fun, and all the inside scoops in this revelatory book about his forty years in Canadian sports broadcasting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForeword by Joe Carter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than four decades, Rod Black has been one of Canada’s most versatile sportscasters. He has either hosted or called play-by-play for practically every sport there is. Rod broadcasted some pivotal Blue Jays games in 1992 and 1993, when the team won the World Series. He was on the ice with Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding. He lived with a Toronto Maple Leaf and partied with the teammates until legendary Leafs coach Pat Burns told him to cut it out. He was around for Ben Johnson’s fabled win and disastrous fall from grace. He was live on air during 9\/11. He captures all of these stories and a lot more in the pages of this book, showing how the business of broadcasting could truly be a blast and also cutthroat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years at CTV, Rod Black moved to TSN, where he evolved into broadcasting game-a-day Black. It wasn’t unusual for Black to call five different sporting events in a single week, sometimes more than one a day. Rod Black has two families: his own, and his work family. Black’s work family is a result of his years on the road calling every sport imaginable. He was even a DJ at a roller-skating rink in Winnipeg, a rather inauspicious start to a stellar broadcasting career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCut to Black\u003c\/em\u003e is funny, engaging, warm, and revelatory—the perfect gift for anyone who wonders how sports broadcasts are made (sometimes by the seat of the broadcaster’s pants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47344314384620,"sku":"9781668034552","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/de2a39c61b8804892ea45f40c66adaf8.jpg?v=1772311955"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rod-black.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}