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The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America by Joe Posnanski M4B



Plaudits:



“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



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



Blurb:



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 94-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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