Ethan Scheiner
Freedom to Win: A Cold War Story of the Courageous Hockey Team That Fought the Soviets for the Soul of Its People-And Olympic Gold
Freedom to Win: A Cold War Story of the Courageous Hockey Team That Fought the Soviets for the Soul of Its People-And Olympic Gold
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A classic David and Goliath tale, Freedom to Win is a hockey movie that tells the story of a group of young men from Czechoslovakia who led their underdog team against the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The film showcases iconic moments in history, courageous individual stories, and the Holík family's resistance to the Communists. It is a testament to why sports truly matter.
Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Pegasus Books
A timeless David and Goliath narrative, replete with vibrant heroes, callous villains, and heart-stopping contests, with the hockey rink serving as a stage for a nation's resistance.
Amid the peak of the Cold War, a band of youthful men from the modest nation of Czechoslovakia would rally their underdog hockey squad against the Soviet Union, the dominant force in their sport. As they engaged in fierce battles on the ice, the young athletes would sustain the flame of their people's pursuit of freedom, forging a path to resist the authoritarian forces that sought to suppress them.
From the swift invasion of Czechoslovakia by an army of tanks and 500,000 Warsaw Pact troops to a thrilling hockey triumph over the Soviets that ignited the fury of half a million passionate citizens, Freedom to Win spans from iconic historical moments to courageous individual tales. We shall witness the daring escape of three brothers who formed the backbone of the national team, exhilarating world championship games and gold medal matches. We shall observe as a solitary brave player takes a stand, leading ten thousand people in a tearful rendition of the Czechoslovak national anthem amidst chants of "freedom!" while a revolution raged in the streets of Prague.
At the core of Freedom to Win lies the story of the Holíks, a Czechoslovak family whose unwavering resistance to the Communists embodied the deepest aspirations of their nation. Faced with the harsh and arbitrary regime that had taken away their family's butcher shop, the Holík boys rose to national hockey stardom and became an inspiration to their people. Filled with adrenaline-pumping moments on the ice and unforgettable glimpses of history, Freedom to Win is the epitome of triumph.
Weight: 606g
Dimension: 163 x 238 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781639363513
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