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Bob Mathias: Across the Fields of Gold, by Chris Terrence, forward by Dick Schaap
The "green covered" version on the left was published by Green Mountain Publishing, and the "red cover" book on the right was published by Addax Publishing of Kansas City, MO. The Green Mountain book was the first one published and it contains more stories about the great Bob Mathias and his incredible accomplishments during his life. The red cover came out a year later and is more of a coffetable version, complete with many photos, stories, and quotes from people who were there when Bob was doing all the wonderful things he did and still does. It also has an up to date interview with Bob on how he feels about what he did in life and wht's going on now. The Green Mountain version is sold out and the Addax version is still available. Just click on to our "Shop" button on our home page for details about purchasing the book.





Broadcasting is My Game The Gary Cocola Story as told to Chris Terrence
Gary Cocola's story is that of a man who had a dream, had it come true, only to lose it, be away from it for a number of years, although never giving up on it, and then came back to claim it and live it and reach even higher dreams. The broadcasting business is a very difficult one no matter which facet of it you can be involved with. Gary Cocola was in the business for all angles including careers on both sides of the camera. His story is an exciting one with many twists and turns, complete with the "agony and the extacy" as Jim McKay of Wide World of Sports used to say. Gary started at the very bottom of the business and worked his way up to a place where he has achieved great sucess and still has the desire and enthusiasm to see where this ever changing medium is going next. Broadcasting Is My Game is going to be an interesting book about the facinating world of television. It could be a text book, yet it's funny and personal. Look for it on bookshelves everywhere this summer.




Bobby Cox, Atlanta Braves Manager
Mark Gardner, SF Giants Pitching Coach
Pat Corrales, Coach

Fresno County Sports Hall of Fame
All three shown above are subjects in the forth coming book on the Fresno County Sports Hall of Fame being written by Chris Terrence and Bruce Farris. On bookstore shelves - Spring 2008.



Read His Writes
Over the years, Chris Terrence has written many newspaper and magazine articles on various subjects. From stories on PBS's long running television show, Austin City Limits, to the Los Angeles Zoo and many other topics in between, he writes with passion and a sense of humor. He has been published in such notables as The Los Angeles Times, Motor Sports Illustrated, the Fresno Bee, the Austin-American Statesman, the Pflugerville Flag, View Magazine, Zip Newspapers in Baltimore, Maryland, among many others. He is currently in the completing stages of his latest book, Broadcasting is My Game, which he wrote the biography of television entrepanuer Gary Morris Cocola, owner of 29 television stations across the Western United States. The book is due out in 2004.

Personal Appearances
Chris has a presentation program that he does on the story of Bob Mathias and the book. The program is informative, fun, and motivational for schools, and service clubs and organization for all ages. Below is some information on how to book a presentation.

"This program is for all ages. Our students loved it and were very inspired. Hope to see you again next year."
            Jason Owen , Teacher
           Williams Intermediate School., Los Angeles, CA

"We appreciated having your book signing at BORDERS. The large turnout of people and the sales of the book were excellent. your frendliness and professionalism will always be welcomed here at our store. Thank you."
           Shaunt Hagopian, General Manager
           BORDERS, Fresno, CA

"Thank you so much for your appearance at our store. It was an event that this BORDERS and the local community will never
forget. It was a pleasure to work with you and I hope to see you back in our store soon."
           John Gong, Community Relations Coordinator
           BORDERS, Visalia, CA

"Your presentation of Bob Mathias, a true American hero, made a wonderful program for our residents. Your enthusiam
provided an interesting and fun filled night of memories for our program."
           Kathy Gorman, Program Coordinator
           Sunrise Assisted Living, Sacramento, CA

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

By mail:        Chris Terrence, PO Box 746, Clovis, CA 93613

By phone:    (559) 313-2416

By email:     chris@christerrence.com