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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100060854049
ISBN-139780060854041
eBay Product ID (ePID)63070276
Product Key Features
Book TitleSoul of Baseball : a Road Trip Through Buck O'neil's America
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBaseball / History, United States / 20th Century, Baseball / General, United States / General, Sports
Publication Year2008
GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorJoe Posnanski
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight12.8 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.4 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Posnanski masterfully conveys O'Neil's charisma and the rhythm of his words...A worthy paean to an American legend." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This book is flat-out terrific...If Gandhi had played baseball, he would have been Buck O'Neill." -- Leigh Montville, author of Big Bam and Ted Williams "[A] poignant, very funny, and ultimately inspiring book." -- Dave Barry "Imagine, a year spent with Buck O'Neil...you don't have to imagine it, it's all here." -- Bob Costas "[A] loving, lyrical effort by Joe Posnanski. One of the most original and winning baseball books in recent years." -- Harvey Frommer, Posnanski masterfully conveys O'Neil's charisma and the rhythm of his words...A worthy paean to an American legend., [A] loving, lyrical effort by Joe Posnanski. One of the most original and winning baseball books in recent years.
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Dewey Decimal796.357/0973
SynopsisWhen legendary Negro League player Buck O'Neil asked Joe Posnanski how he fell in love with baseball, the renowned sports columnist was inspired by the question. He decided to spend the 2005 baseball season touring the country with the ninety-four-year-old O'Neil in hopes of rediscovering the love that first drew them to the game. The Soul of Baseball is as much the story of Buck O'Neil as it is the story of baseball. Driven by a relentless optimism and his two great passions-for America's pastime and for jazz, America's music-O'Neil played solely for love. In an era when greedy, steroid-enhanced athletes have come to characterize professional ball, Posnanski offers a salve for the damaged spirit: the uplifting life lessons of a truly extraordinary man who never missed an opportunity to enjoy and love life., From the author of Baseball 100 "A fascinating account of a man who outlasted the ignorance of a nation and persevered to become a beloved figure...One of the best baseball books in years, filled with depth style and clarity." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer An award-winning sports columnist and a baseball legend tour the country to recapture the joys and wonders of two of America's greatest pastimes When legendary Negro League player Buck O'Neil asked sports columnist Joe Posnanski how he fell in love with baseball, that simple question eventually led the pair on a cross-country quest to recapture the love that first drew them to the game. Baseball & Jazz recounts their emotional quest to find the heart of America's beloved sport that still beats despite the scandal-ridden, steroid-shooting, money hungry athletes who currently seem to define the sport. At its heart is the story of 94-year-old Buck O'Neil--a man that truly played for the love of the game. After an impressive career in the Negro Baseball Leagues in which he earned two hitting titles and one championship, O'Neil made baseball history by becoming the first African-American coach in major league baseball. Posnanski writes about that love and the one thing that O'Neil cherishes almost as much as baseball: jazz. This heartwarming and insightful journey is an endearing step back in time to the days when the crack of a bat and the smokey notes of a midnight jam session were the sounds that brought the most joy to a man's heart., From the author of Baseball 100 "A fascinating account of a man who outlasted the ignorance of a nation and persevered to become a beloved figure...One of the best baseball books in years, filled with depth style and clarity." --Cleveland Plain Dealer An award-winning sports columnist and a baseball legend tour the country to recapture the joys and wonders of two of America's greatest pastimes When legendary Negro League player Buck O'Neil asked sports columnist Joe Posnanski how he fell in love with baseball, that simple question eventually led the pair on a cross-country quest to recapture the love that first drew them to the game. Baseball & Jazz recounts their emotional quest to find the heart of America's beloved sport that still beats despite the scandal-ridden, steroid-shooting, money hungry athletes who currently seem to define the sport. At its heart is the story of 94-year-old Buck O'Neil--a man that truly played for the love of the game. After an impressive career in the Negro Baseball Leagues in which he earned two hitting titles and one championship, O'Neil made baseball history by becoming the first African-American coach in major league baseball. Posnanski writes about that love and the one thing that O'Neil cherishes almost as much as baseball: jazz. This heartwarming and insightful journey is an endearing step back in time to the days when the crack of a bat and the smokey notes of a midnight jam session were the sounds that brought the most joy to a man's heart., When legendary Negro League player Buck O'Neil asked Joe Posnanski how he fell in love with baseball, the renowned sports columnist was inspired by the question. He decided to spend the 2005 baseball season touring the country with the ninety-four-year-old O'Neil in hopes of rediscovering the love that first drew them to the game. The Soul of Baseball is as much the story of Buck O'Neil as it is the story of baseball. Driven by a relentless optimism and his two great passions--for America's pastime and for jazz, America's music--O'Neil played solely for love. In an era when greedy, steroid-enhanced athletes have come to characterize professional ball, Posnanski offers a salve for the damaged spirit: the uplifting life lessons of a truly extraordinary man who never missed an opportunity to enjoy and love life.
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- 28. Jul. 2020
permanent place on my small shelf of keepers
I met the great Buck O'Neil a couple times. Author Joe Posnanski and Buck O'Neil are the perfect team of expert storytellers. I felt like I was sitting in every ballpark with them listening to the rhythm of every mesmerizing conversation. A great read. My family had to listen to me read excerpts out loud. They were too good not to share. Not just a story about baseball. An anthem to Buck O'Neil's graceful civil rights movement. Highly recommend!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 02. Nov. 2021
The Soul of Baseball
A great book at an extraordinary price.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 07. Apr. 2020
Nice story about a very nice man
Easy read.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 09. Sep. 2020
Good reading
Good readingBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 28. Mai. 2025
Clean copy though minor damage to cover....
Clean copy though minor damage to cover.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
