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A farewell to arms, legs & jockstraps: a sportswriter's memoir
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Bloomington, Indiana : Red Lightning Books, [2020].
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vii, 240 pages ; 24 cm
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"Strike fast, strike hard-whether it's scoring a homerun or front-page news, Diane K. Shah, former sports columnist, knows how to grab the best story. In her memoir A Farewell to Arms, Legs, and Jockstraps, follow Diane's escapades, from interviews with a tipsy Mickey Mantle, to sneaking into off limits Republican galas, dining with Frank Sinatra, flying a plane with Dennis Quaid, and countless other adventures where she wields her tape recorder and a tireless drive for more. From skirting KGB agents while covering the Cold War Olympics to hunting down the three mechanical sharks starring in Jaws, Diane's experiences are filled with real heart and a tongue-in-cheek attitude. An insightful look into the difficulties of navigating a male-dominated profession, A Farewell to Arms, Legs, and Jockstraps offers rich retellings and behind-the-scenes details of stories of a trail-blazing career and the prejudices facing female sportswriters during the 60s and 70s"--

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9781684351152, 1684351154

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"Strike fast, strike hard-whether it's scoring a homerun or front-page news, Diane K. Shah, former sports columnist, knows how to grab the best story. In her memoir A Farewell to Arms, Legs, and Jockstraps, follow Diane's escapades, from interviews with a tipsy Mickey Mantle, to sneaking into off limits Republican galas, dining with Frank Sinatra, flying a plane with Dennis Quaid, and countless other adventures where she wields her tape recorder and a tireless drive for more. From skirting KGB agents while covering the Cold War Olympics to hunting down the three mechanical sharks starring in Jaws, Diane's experiences are filled with real heart and a tongue-in-cheek attitude. An insightful look into the difficulties of navigating a male-dominated profession, A Farewell to Arms, Legs, and Jockstraps offers rich retellings and behind-the-scenes details of stories of a trail-blazing career and the prejudices facing female sportswriters during the 60s and 70s"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Shah, D. K. (2020). A farewell to arms, legs & jockstraps: a sportswriter's memoir. Bloomington, Indiana, Red Lightning Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Shah, Diane K.. 2020. A Farewell to Arms, Legs & Jockstraps: A Sportswriter's Memoir. Bloomington, Indiana, Red Lightning Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Shah, Diane K., A Farewell to Arms, Legs & Jockstraps: A Sportswriter's Memoir. Bloomington, Indiana, Red Lightning Books, 2020.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Shah, Diane K.. A Farewell to Arms, Legs & Jockstraps: A Sportswriter's Memoir. Bloomington, Indiana, Red Lightning Books, 2020.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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