"Game Six" by Mark Frost

Game Six by Mark Frost is an awesome book!  Being a die hard Red Sox fan, I just had to read this book.  It’s about the greatest World Series game ever played:  Boston vs. the Reds.  The whole book focus is on this game.  

What makes this book for me is the background on the players who played in this game.  The writing is superb!  It feels like you are right there.  I really enjoyed this book a lot and recommend it to any Red Sox fan.

(Gerard's review 10/25/09)

Blockade Billy by Stephen King

Blockade Billy by Stephen King is a novel about a guy who comes up to be a fill-in catcher for a major league team.  He loves to block home plate in close plays--hence, the name of the book.  I enjoyed it.  Good twist at the end, Stephen King style!

(Gerard's review 6/22/10)

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Blockade Billy by Stephen King is a book that I wish I hadn’t wasted my time reading.  The only good thing was that it is short.  It’s about a catcher who really isn’t who he said and who turned out to be a killer.  When the crowd yelled “Kill the umpire,” Blockade Billy took it literally.  I gave this a chance because I like baseball and that’s what it was about but no more Stephen King for me.

(Karen's review 9/25/10)

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"Playing With The Enemy" by Gary W. Moore

Playing With the Enemy:  A Baseball Prodigy, World War II and The Long Journey Home by Gary W. Moore is a true story of Gene Moore who was a super baseball player and a super person. It shows how he cared about other people. Hard to put this one down. Can't wait to see the movie. A must read for anyone who enjoys a good book, this is it!!  I loved this book!!
(Gerard's review 6/20/08)

Comment By Gary W. Moore on July 13, 2008 03:25:

So happy you enjoyed Playing with the Enemy! Thank you for your review. Gary

"Born to Play--My Life In The Game" by Dustin Pedroia with Edward J. Delaney

He’s My Guy!  Being a fanatical Red Sox fan and Dustin being my favorite player made Born to Play--My Life In The Game a no-brainer for me to read.  That being said, I really enjoyed this book a lot!   

Born to Play reads like he plays--all out all the time.  There is lots of inside information about him and how he came to be the Most Valuable Player of the American League.  The two stories about Manny are priceless.  Just a super read!  Let’s go Red Sox!!  Get Well soon, Dustin!!  The Sox need you and we miss seeing #15 out on the diamond!
(Gerard's review)


Since Dustin Pedroia is Gerard's favorite player and he keeps saying how little the guy is, just like him, I felt I wanted to read Born To Play too.  This would be inspirational for short guys wanting to go pro in sports.  He always played hard and gave his all--a good lesson for anyone.  This is all about his love for the game of baseball and how his career developed.  I especially liked the insight into what rookies go through.
(Karen's review 7/9/10)

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"Heart of the Game" by S. I. Price

"Heart of the Game" tells the true story of Mike Coolbaugh, who spent many years in the minors trying to make the majors.  When he eventually gave up on that dream and decided to coach, he was hit by a foul ball and died instantly.  What lead up to that and the person who hit the ball is the story.  I will not soon forget this story!

(Gerard's review 7/23/09)

The Bottom Of The Ninth by Michael Shapiro

A Grand Slam Homerun!

The Bottom Of The Ninth is a wonderful book.  It tells the story of a group of men who tried and failed to start a new league called the Continental League to rival the American and National Leagues which was news to me.  It tells the story of Casey Stengel and goes in-depth on the 1960 World Series between Pittsburgh and New York.  The Bottom Of The Ninth is a well-written fast-paced book that includes fascinating behind the scenes information.  Any baseball fan will love this book!  Good job, Mr. Shapiro.  Lots of research went into this.

(Gerard's review 7/14/09)