How do we make a difference in other people's lives? The seven stories in The Unqualified Hockey Coach transcend their topics - hockey, baseball, marathon running, singing, mentoring, family and even meeting Bruce Springsteen - bringing that idea home in a way that is fun, relatable, and inspiring. Each story has a takeaway about life and relationships.
In the follow up to his multiple award-winning memoir ALL CAPS, Craig Colby also reveals what true love looks like and an example of how to create your own utopia.
Chapter 1 - The Unqualified Hockey Coach
Chapter 2 - Twelve Seconds With the Boss
Chapter 3 - In Pursuit of the 4:40 Bunny
Chapter 4 - Dad's Recital
Chapter 5 - The Protegee
Chapter 6 - True Love vs. The Monster Under the Bed
Chapter 7 - The Utopian
Link to the full CBC interview here.
Full Review in the Chronicle-Journal
“Heartfelt and inspiring.”
“It’s not just a collection of stories, it’s a journey through chaos, connection, and quiet grace.... This book made me laugh, reflect, and most of all, feel. It’s a reminder that life’s most meaningful stories don’t always come in grand gestures—they often arrive in small, beautifully told moments.”
“I just loved the range of stories…. I saw myself in almost all of them”
“ Every story was beautiful, and each one so touching in different ways. As a former performer, I especially admire the story of your singing. Hats off to you, and bravo for how you described the whole gamut of emotions you went through. I felt every one of them!
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“ I finished it a couple of days ago and I’m still thinking about it. I enjoyed it, but it also got me thinking about how we live our lives and how we make our lives meaningful... Of course, you’re a great storyteller, and I was thoroughly engaged throughout!
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“His stories are very personal but I’m positive everyone who reads it will be able to find parallels to their own lives. I sure did. Thanks again Craig for the laughs and tears.”
“Craig is a great storyteller and he delivers again with this book.”
“Another wonderful evening at EnterShine as Michael Sobota interviewed Craig Colby about his newest book The Unqualified Hockey Coach. A full house, laughter, tears, and inspiring conversation filled the shop”
“His writing is so rich in details and generous in insights that I often paused within a story to marvel about what he had just said. And to pause and reflect after finishing a story to savour its emotions and practical applications.”
The cover of the book was painted by Jamie Kok and was inspired by the picture below.
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