Told alongside the biographical narrative of The Big M is the author's experience of going on the road with his father, in the touring team of NHL past masters. Not only does this expose the reader to some beautiful anecdotes about other former stars of the game, but also captures the bond between father and son in a most moving way.

Ted Mahovlich is a very accomplished writer, telling his father's story with compassion, respect and honesty in a fine style that makes the book hard to put down. A must for any fan of hockey and/or good writing.

worthy, enjoyable reading of a true canadian master's life  Feb 03, 2011
By randal.williams
The text is well written and narratively engaging; I finished reading it in one day! I grew up during this era but was too young to appreciate the context - this book provides an inside look as well as a big picture of one of Canada's most influential figures - my imagination and I am sure many other Canadian's was riveted by the presence and expression on Frank Mahovlich on and off the ice. As his son, Ted does a fine and tasteful job of conveying the sense of what it was like for the Big M throughout his development from a child of immigrants to a federal senator - there are images of the emotions, there is the cold logic of sports as a business and most importantly there is a sense that the subject of the book did not get lost in it all - Frank's life comes across as an adventure anyone can identify and resonate with - and illustrates the core lesson of being a class act and prioritizing his family. In the end this book is a good history lesson we could all benefit from reading.

THE BIG M GETS A BIG A+ FOR THIS BOOK  Mar 01, 2008
By COOL JEWEL
THIS BOOK ABOUT FRANK MAHOVLICH IS WELL WORTH READING. THE BIG M WAS ONE OF THE BEST AND CLASSIEST PLAYERS OF ALL TIME. HIS GRACE AND POWER ON THE ICE WERE A THINK TO BEHOLD. HIS SON TED, DOES A GREAT JOB TELLING HIS STORY AND HITS ON ALL 8 CYLINDERS. I ESPECIALLY ENJOYED THE PARTS CONCERNING PUNCH IMLACH AND HIS DICTATOR WAYS AND THE VARIOUS OTHER COACHES AND PLAYERS THAT THE BIG M PLAYED FOR AND AGAINST. A GREAT READ FOR ALL HOCKEY FANS.