The Handoff: A Memoir of Two Guys, Sports, and Friendship Audiobook
Guys: The Handoff is John Tournour’s audiobook memoir about his path from stockbroker to sports radio host and the friendship that shaped him as his mentor faced cancer. Narrated by Tournour, the unabridged recording runs 8 hours and 33 minutes.
At a glance
- Tournour recounts pursuing a career in sports radio after leaving a lucrative stockbroker position.
- The memoir focuses on his close friendship with mentor Andrew Ashwood during Ashwood’s cancer treatment.
- The author also narrates the unabridged audiobook.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a sports-radio career story with a personal account of friendship and serious illness.
- Author narration gives the memoir a direct first-person presentation.
- The unabridged recording has a stated runtime of 8 hours and 33 minutes.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | John Tournour, see all |
|---|---|
| Narrator | John Tournour |
| Listening length | 8 hours and 33 minutes |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Center Street |
|---|---|
| Publication date | August 13, 2013 |
What to know before buying
- The story includes cancer and chemotherapy, which may be emotionally difficult subject matter for some listeners. The listing describes Ashwood’s illness as a losing battle.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in sports broadcasting and the career path behind a sports-radio personality.
- Buyers seeking a narrated memoir centered on friendship, illness, and life lessons.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking specifically for sports analysis, play-by-play, or a lighthearted memoir.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the memoir as an affecting tribute to friendship, with life lessons and an emotionally intense account. The aggregate ratings are mostly at the high end, though a small share are low. That response may appeal to listeners seeking a personal, author-narrated story, but it does not indicate whether the emotional material or sports-radio career narrative will suit every listener.
Positive themes
- Customers describe it as a heartfelt tribute to friendship and an enduring story of love.
Frequently asked questions
Who narrates The Handoff audiobook?
The listing names John Tournour as both author and narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The stated listening length is 8 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the memoir about?
It covers Tournour’s pursuit of a sports-radio career and his friendship with mentor Andrew Ashwood during Ashwood’s cancer treatment.
Is this an abridged recording?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
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