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Chuckanut Dreams
Martin J. Brown
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Chuckanut Dreams
Jack McKenna is a hockey prodigy in Canada's fabled Juniors. Expected to follow the normal path of hockey stardom, Jack eschews a sure NHL-bound path to be the first one in his family to graduate from university. Born to a Western Canadian family that prides itself on passion of purpose and patriotism, Jack enrolls at McGill University and falls in love with a daughter of an affluent Quebec family whose moral compass is questionable. While he leaves the game as a player, he still holds on to the virtues he embraced in the game: dedication, commitment, belief in purpose, and holding on to a dream. Graduating from McGill, Jack takes his strength of purpose, along with his new love, to a new country, in pursuit of a new dream.
Chuckanut Dreams Book Reviews
Martin Brown weaves tales like a master shanachie. His stories draw in his readers and transport them to a fantastic time and place. Enjoy the journey with Martin when you pick up this book.
In a time when the world could use a few good men, author Martin Brown introduces us to Jack McKenna – a young athlete who learns to navigate adulthood with passion and truth.
Marty Brown’s character, Jack McKenna, acts with a passion for service that emanates from a wellspring that can come only from an author who is equally passionate and committed to meeting the needs of others. It’s a pleasure to come across such a well-crafted story filled with such heart. Shot on goal: Jack McKenna scores!
“I was enamored with Mr. Brown’s portrayal of a sleepy town and its vibrant residents. The love of hockey and how one’s spirit can be renewed through athletics is inspiring. Mr. Brown balances the grittiness of a sport that demands blood sweat and tears with the tenderness and depth of family life. If you loved the movie, Hoosiers, you will undoubtedly enjoy this earnest tale of work ethic, faith and triumph.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the book…strong story line and great characterizations…background information was riveting and fascinating at the same time…very enjoyable read.”
The rich characters like Nick Mandrake resonate with us fans filled with fond memories of our beloved Spokane and Northwest hockey history.
Chuckanut Dreams is an enthralling read for anyone who loves hockey and sports in general. As a life-long athlete, Brown understands the sacrifice it takes and the costs one must pay simply for the love of the game, no matter what sport it is. His book is a fascinating journey into the enduring character and triumph of the human spirit.
“The passion of Mr. Brown’s writing is palpable and infectious.”
Martin J. Brown
CHUCKANUT DREAMS
Martin Brown is an English teacher and high school track coach on Long Island, New York. A former “Salesman of the Year” for a major sporting corporation, Brown has been named “Coach of the Year” fourteen times in the past 2 decades.
Martin Brown was named “Newsday’s Track Coach of the Year” in 2012 and 2013. His article, “While Athletes May Dream Their Hard Work is Hardly for a Child,” was published in the New York Times. He is happily married and the father of seven children.