Playing in the Zone Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Sports

Name: Playing in the Zone Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Sports
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ISBN: 9781570621512

ISBN-10: 1570621519

ISBN-13: 9781570621512

Edition: 1998

Authors: Andrew Cooper

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Our ancient ancestors believed that sports were a gift of the gods-that they were potent rituals, which, if performed correctly, would placate unseen powers, honor departed heroes, or improve the harvests. Today, sports still speak to deep yearnings, imaginings, and the irreducible need people feel to resonate with themselves and their world. But the hidden meaning, or "secret life," that lies at the heart of sports and gives them their force and magic goes largely unnoticed. The old baseball hand Wes Westrum once said, "Baseball is like church. Many attend, but few understand"-and the same could be said for sports in general. InPlaying in the Zone,Andrew Cooper explores this inner…

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/20/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 5.51" wide x 8.46" long x 0.51" tall
Weight: 0.528
Language: English