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Original Title: Playing For Pizza
ISBN: 0385525001 (ISBN13: 9780385525008)
Edition Language: English
Characters: Rick Dockery
Setting: Parma(Italy)
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Title:Playing for Pizza
Author:John Grisham
Book Format:Hardcover
Book Edition:Special Edition
Pages:Pages: 262 pages
Published:September 4th 2007 by Doubleday Books (first published 2007)
Categories:Fiction. Sports. Cultural. Italy. Football. Contemporary. Novels. Adult Fiction

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Rick Dockery was the third-string quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. In the AFC Championship game against Denver, to the surprise and dismay of virtually everyone, Rick actually got into the game. With a 17-point lead and just minutes to go, Rick provided what was arguably the worst single performance in the history of the NFL. Overnight, he became a national laughingstock and, of course, was immediately cut by the Browns and shunned by all other teams.

But all Rick knows is football, and he insists that his agent, Arnie, find a team that needs him. Against enormous odds Arnie finally locates just such a team and informs Rick that, miraculously, he can in fact now be a starting quarterback–for the mighty Panthers of Parma, Italy.

Yes, Italians do play American football, to one degree or another, and the Parma Panthers desperately want a former NFL player–any former NFL player–at their helm. So Rick reluctantly agrees to play for the Panthers–at least until a better offer comes along–and heads off to Italy. He knows nothing about Parma, has never been to Europe, and doesn’t speak or understand a word of Italian. To say that Italy holds a few surprises for Rick Dockery would be something of an understatement.

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Book on CD read by Christopher Evan WelchRick Dockery doesnt know anything but football, but hes obviously not very good at it. In six years, he played with eight teams. Now no one wants him, unless its to beat him up for his latest performance, which basically handed the AFC championship to the rival team. But it seems that Italy is bonkers for American football, and the Parma Panthers are in need of a quarterback. And leaving for Europe will also keep a former cheerleaders attorneys from

Was actually pretty boring. I was expecting it to be more about football and less about finding yourself in a foreign land.

This is another gem from Grisham in which he gives us a glimpse of his tale-spinning away from the courtroom dramas. This time he whisks us away to Italy. The vivid descriptions of ingredients, foods, and full course meals will make you hungry - reminded me of reading Part 1 of Eat, Pray, Love. This book is a real treat if you enjoy international travel and are a football (NFL that is!) fan. But even if you aren't into quarterbacks you can easily skim the sporty paragraphs and still have a lot

The author grabbed me by the arm and took me on a no-holds-barred, light-hearted adventure through the streets of Parma, Italy and into the world of football - served up Italian style. I eagerly assumed the role of tourist in this charming tucked-away city, sampled wonderful local wines, consumed mouth-watering pastas and cheeses and came to appreciate the hospitable charm of the warm, colorful people reserved only for the fortunate few. Needless to say, I was enthralled to visit there. John

Great beach read-which is exactly where I read it.

A Book for all Seasons topic: something edible in the titleRick is not a charming guy. And no matter what he may think, being this seasons AFC goat wont get him a place on another football team; well, unless he wants to travel to Italy.

I liked this story more than a little. I'm no big sports fan, but I enjoyed hearing about the physical aspects of football as described in this book. I'm also a big food nut, and liked how that was the second focus of this book. There was plenty of good humor. So, if you want a happy feel good book that doesn't strain the brain but makes you wince when the character strains something else. This title should be on your gameplan.Oh, I also listened to this in the car, and when I did dishes rather