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The Babe Ruth Story, by Babe Ruth. 244 pages. Ages 10 and up. How could your son not love a book that starts out by declaring: “I was a bad kid.” If he loves baseball, or likes to learn about the great sports legends, he will never forget this book. This is the story of Ruth’s life, written by arguably the greatest sports legend that will ever live. Your son will feel like Ruth is speaking directly to him. This book has that kind of power. Ruth’s book covers it all. His troubled childhood in Baltimore. Being raised by St. Mary’s Industrial School for boys, because his parents gave up on him. Ruth’s description of Brother Matthias: “The greatest man I ever met.” Your son will be in awe of Ruth’s life. He will be engrossed by Ruth's colorful stories about his monstrous home runs, World Series games and various shenanigans. He will be amazed at the wild adventures and the intensity that the game was played at. The fights on the field. This was baseball at its best. No steroids. Just pure pride. Ruth had a soft spot in his heart for kids. He would routinely visit sick kids in the hospital. One of those boys credited his recovery from a severe illness to Ruth. After your son reads this book, he’ll know why Ruth dedicated his book to the kids of America. He won’t be able to stop telling his friends about it. We only stock the version that contains actual photos in the middle of the book. The photos really help to bring Ruth’s story to life. Only available used, with some yellowing to the pages. In stock. $12.95
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The Contender, by Robert Lipsyte. 227 pages. Ages 12-14. If your son likes sports, and especially boxing, he’ll enjoy this book. The classic story of a seventeen year old dropout, coming to the crossroads in his life. One road leads nowhere, filled with gangs, disastrous peer pressure, and ultimate ruin. The other is the road that “climbs up the mountain”. “It’s the climb that makes the man.” Alfred joins Donatelli’s boxing gym, and turns around his life. Filled with action packed boxing descriptions that will make your son feel like he’s in the ring with Alfred.
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Heart of a Champion, by Carl Deuker. 208 pages. Ages 13 and up.
If your son plays baseball, he’ll be mesmerized by this book. This is an unusually intense book. Real life, compelling teenage themes: Competing, drinking, friendships, loss, family. This is the story of two teenage boys, and how their experiences change each one of them forever. Seth first meets Jimmy in a park, watching Jimmy's father put him through one difficult baseball drill after another. Jimmy's competitive spirit to play baseball rubs off on Seth, who also becomes a good ball player. Both boys struggle desperately with their inner demons. Great baseball descriptions, compelling, intense character development, important real life teenage issues. Bittersweet and hard to put down, your son won't forget this book.
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