Gordie

This richly illustrated, thoroughly researched and completely unauthorized biography takes readers behind the legend of the great Gordie Howe. Signed by the Detroit Red Wings at 16, Gordie became a six-time leading scorer, a six-time Hart Trophy winner as the most valuable player, and he surpassed Rocket Richard's NHL goals record to reach an amazing total of 801 -- unmatched for years until Gretzky finally caught up to his mentor and idol. Gordie also includes a new introduction in this recreation of the glory of hockey's golden age.

Roy MacSkimming is a sometime defenseman (shoots left), hockey dad and lifelong hockey fan as well as a writer and consultant. Formerly book columnist for the Toronto Star and sports writer for the Ottawa Citizen, he has written numerous magazine articles, two novels, "Formentera" and "Out of Love," a non-fiction book, "Canadian Publishing," and is coauthor of the self-help book "On Your Own Again." He lives in Ottawa.