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Discover the heartwarming stories of baseball's greatest father-son legacies in "The Dad Report" by Kevin Cook. This acclaimed book explores the deep connections formed within the sport, celebrating uplifting stories of fatherhood, tradition, and the love for baseball. From the legendary Aaron Boone, who represents three generations of All-Stars, to icons like Barry Bonds and Ken Griffey Jr. who strive to outshine their famous fathers, Cook invites readers into the intimate lives of these baseball families. Enjoy a journey through the shared experiences of almost two hundred father-son pairs in Major League Baseball, as we delve into the challenges and triumphs of balancing personal life and professional dreams. Whether it's Dan Haren's regrets about missed time with his kids or Buddy Bell's efforts to engage his family in the clubhouse, every story resonates at home. Framing the narrative, Kevin Cook shares his own cherished memories of nightly conversations with his father, Art Cook, a minor-league pitcher. These discussions, affectionately dubbed "the Dad Report," reveal that baseball is more than just a game; it’s a powerful medium for connection between fathers and sons, addressing life’s biggest and smallest dilemmas. Capture the spirit of America's favorite pastime and its bond with family through the inspiring tales woven throughout this 288-page tribute. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9780393352856, Year: 2016, Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393352856
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
Baseball honors legacies”from cheering the home team to breaking in an old glove handed down from father to son. In The Dad Report, award-winning sportswriter Kevin Cook weaves a tapestry of uplifting stories in which fathers and sons”from the sport's superstars to Cook and his own ball-playing father”share the game.
Almost two hundred father-son pairs have played in the big leagues. Cook takes us inside the clubhouses, homes, and lives of many of the greats. Aaron Boone follows grandfather Bob, father Ray, and brother Bret to the majors”three generations of All-Stars. Barry Bonds and Ken Griffey Jr. strive to outdo their famous dads. Michael Jordan walks away from basketball to play minor-league baseball”to fulfill his father's dream.
In visiting these legendary families, Cook discovers that ball-playing families are a lot like our own. Dan Haren regrets the long road trips that keep him from his kids. Ike Davis and his father, a former Yankee, debate whether Ike should pitch or play first base. Buddy Bell leads a generation of big-leaguers determined to open their workplace”the clubhouse”to their kids.
Framing The Dad Report is the story of Kevin Cook's own father, Art Cook, a minor-league pitcher, a loveable rogue with a wicked screwball. In Art's later years, Kevin phoned him almost every night to talk baseball. They called those nightly conversations "the Dad Report." In time, Kevin came to see that these conversations were about much more than the game. That's what this book is about: the way fathers and sons talk baseball as a way of talking about everything&
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393352856
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
Baseball honors legacies”from cheering the home team to breaking in an old glove handed down from father to son. In The Dad Report, award-winning sportswriter Kevin Cook weaves a tapestry of uplifting stories in which fathers and sons”from the sport's superstars to Cook and his own ball-playing father”share the game.
Almost two hundred father-son pairs have played in the big leagues. Cook takes us inside the clubhouses, homes, and lives of many of the greats. Aaron Boone follows grandfather Bob, father Ray, and brother Bret to the majors”three generations of All-Stars. Barry Bonds and Ken Griffey Jr. strive to outdo their famous dads. Michael Jordan walks away from basketball to play minor-league baseball”to fulfill his father's dream.
In visiting these legendary families, Cook discovers that ball-playing families are a lot like our own. Dan Haren regrets the long road trips that keep him from his kids. Ike Davis and his father, a former Yankee, debate whether Ike should pitch or play first base. Buddy Bell leads a generation of big-leaguers determined to open their workplace”the clubhouse”to their kids.
Framing The Dad Report is the story of Kevin Cook's own father, Art Cook, a minor-league pitcher, a loveable rogue with a wicked screwball. In Art's later years, Kevin phoned him almost every night to talk baseball. They called those nightly conversations "the Dad Report." In time, Kevin came to see that these conversations were about much more than the game. That's what this book is about: the way fathers and sons talk baseball as a way of talking about everything&