Push Dick's Button: A Conversation on Skating from a Good Part of the Last Century--and a Little Tomfoolery

Dick Button is one of the most famous names in figure skating--as both an Olympic champion and an expert commentator. Here, he invites readers to "join my dogs and me on my well-worn couch" and discuss his sport. Button ably breaks down some of the fundamentals of figure skating for those new to the sport, highlights key moments in figure skating history (his own included), and explains recent changes in scoring that have alienated some fans. Figure skating enthusiasts will find this intimate, insider's account priceless. Button is gregarious and self-effacing, and he's clearly passionate about his sport. However, the author's informal tone doesn't always make for easy reading. Button meanders from topic to topic without a strong sense of organization, and this can leave readers confused, even as they enjoy his laidback affability.