Persuasion of My Days

An Anecdotal Memoir: The Early Years

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

Av H.A. Dorfman, H. a. Dorfman, H. A. Dorfman

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Harvey Dorfman literally rose from a childhood sickbed to his place of world renown in the field of sports psychology. Here he recounts the early experiences that 'persuaded' his future years.Dorfman takes the reader along this journey to his initial experience as an educator. Writer/theologian Frederick Buechner calls the book, "moving, convincing, alive and true; these chapters are (as) authentic a picture of a boy's finding his way as any I know." This first of two volumes closes on a twenty-seven-year-old readying himself for a career that would take him from high school coaching to his current prominence in the world of professional sports.

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Utgivningsdatum2005-01-27
Mått154 x 228 x 14 mm
Vikt259 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor172
FörlagUniversity Press of America
ISBN9780761829805

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Harvey Dorfman has worked in education and psychology as a teacher, counselor, coach, and consultant. In 1999, Dorfman became a full-time consultant in sport psychology and staff development for the Scott Boras Corporation, an agency that represents professional baseball players. Harvey has also been a freelance journalist, his work having appeared in The New York Times, Boston Globe, Miami Herald and Los Angeles Times, among others. For eight years, while teaching in Vermont, he wrote a weekly column entitled "Miscellany" for the Rutland Herald. His "Mind Game" column appeared in PRO, a quarterly magazine for professional athletes. Dorfman lectures at major universities and for corporations on psychology, self-enhancement, management strategies, and leadership training.

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 The LocomotiveChapter 3 Keystone KidsChapter 4 First BallgameChapter 5 All AcrossChapter 6 CheckersChapter 7 SleddingChapter 8 Gin RummyChapter 9 A New BallgameChapter 10 RockyChapter 11 Wild PitchChapter 12 Flyweight vs. HeavyweightChapter 13 Time Out & In With Dr. BellyChapter 14 Prospect or SuspectChapter 15 Once a Mohawk…Chapter 16 LouChapter 17 Doc Comes ThroughChapter 18 A Fledgling EagleChapter 19 How Is Soccer Going?Chapter 20 AcademicsChapter 21 Ways & Means; Play & WorkChapter 22 Social Decorum: New Art, Old InstinctsChapter 23 Back on the Athletic FieldsChapter 24 A. Huntley Parker, Jr.Chapter 25 Senior SeasonChapter 26 A Real JobChapter 27 Conflict with CupidChapter 28 Moving On-Happily, SadlyChapter 29 About the Author

I was always envious of those who raved about a teacher who had a profound effect on their lives. Unfortunately, I did not have such an educator during my school years. At the age of twenty-six, however, I met an inspirational teacher who helped shape my life. Harvey helped me become a better Major League pitcher, but more importantly, helped me be a better husband, father, and friend. I feel grateful and blessed to have such an extraordinary person in my life. When I am asked who my most influential teacher was, my answer is, 'Harvey Dorfman, he helped change my life for the better.'