Publication Date:April 1, 2008 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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ISBN13: 9780143113881
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Product Description Part Tuesdays with Morrie, part Field of Dreamsa true American story of World War II and redemption
Driven by word of mouth and the authors heroic efforts to tell the world his fathers story, Playing with the Enemy was a surprise hardcover hit for its independent publisher. Gary Moores book about his fathera baseball phenom whose future in the majors was cut short by World War II and a fateful occurrence during a top secret mission for the U.S. Navyis a warm-hearted memoir of faded dreams and new hope that is destined for the bestseller lists. Filled with memorable characters from an extraordinary time in our countrys history, it is a truly redemptive story that will be read and reread for generations to come.
UNREALAugust 16, 2010 Fern E. Kopp Mulberg(USA) This book was unbelievable. A must read for any baseball fans or people who enjoy reading a heartwarming story. This will go down as one of my favorite sports books-and books- of all time!
Don't hesitate to buy this book!!!February 27, 2010 Chicago Mom This is a SUPER book for anyone looking for a story of courage, determination, sacrifice, and family bonds. If you're into baseball, that's a bonus! Both my sons read this and loved it. They also had a chance to meet the author at a book signing who was so kind and gracious. I read the book, too, and couldn't hold back the tears. We are looking forward to seeing the movie that is being made of this story. A 10 out of 10!
A book truly worth readingDecember 11, 2009 Sandra Markowitz(Baltimore, MD) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I received this book as a Christmas gift in 2006 and set it aside. I recently picked it up to read and was blown away not only by the story, but Gary's writing style. I was drawn into the characters and had a had time putting it down. I am so glad I finally read it. I am also sorry I did not read it sooner - it is a fabulous story that needed to be told.
We All Have a Gene Moore- We Just May Not Know ItDecember 11, 2009 Paul77 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My review is less about the writing and style and more about the feelings the book evokes.
My wfe picked this up for me because she knows I love baseball and I have been interested in WWII since I was a small boy. I would listen to my grandfather tell me of his experiences as a Marine scout/sniper (1st Marine Division Recon Company) on Peleliu, Okinawa, and the occupation of China. As I grew older I learned more of my grandfather's past. His youthful dreams, his heartbreaks, losses of his best friends, and his re-making of himself into the man I knew. Now that he's deceased and I am 41, there are so many more questions I would have asked. Gary Moore asked his dad and the result is a really good book that I am sure I will re-read.
This book turned out to be much more than a baseball book or a historical account of some guy's ballplayer dad. It turned out to be the story of a generation of men who gave their prime years to all of us. Nearly every American family has a story like this but we rarely think to delve into it. We are busy with life, we know the men we know now, not the ones who went to war, and some just don't want to discuss it.
This book has a meaning that all readers will feel beyond just the written words. When you put it down, if you are lucky enough to have WWII era family members still alive, go and hug them and have a long talk about who they wanted to be before life's events took them a different direction.
A Fantastic Life Story-must read for all players and coaches.November 18, 2009 P. Pugel This book is a fantastic story that ties together some of our nation's greatest strengths through America's game of baseball.
The story is interesting from numerous angles: baseball and the game itself, the psychology of baseball,team, sibling dynamics, interesting historical story, how team skills carry you throughout life, and ultimately about love and reconciliation.
The book was so enjoyable and meaningful that I now give it as a coach's gift and encourage all baseball players to read it. My 5th grader, who is a catcher, loved the story. My older 2 boys have it on their reading lists too!
I understand that Mr. Moore is a wonderful speaker as well. I'd love to hear him sometime.
