Remembering the Game
Tue, 2010-09-21 17:55
If there ever was a book to capture the spirit and nostalgia of baseball, this one is it! Although I have a few points to pick in one or two of the stories, they're really quite minor. Sherman Alexie's and Lynda Barry's stories are just superb. Great read, thanks!
Thu, 2011-03-10 16:34
#1
Good so far!
Honestly I've never really liked baseball that much. I've never exactly disliked it either, but it's always seemed like a lot of standing around to me. I've read the first five essays, and so far I really like what I'm reading. Sherman Alexie's name was what piqued my interest in the book, and for good reason: His essay is artfully crafted and enjoyable, like most of his writing. Even though Alexie was the name I read for, I think Lynda Barry's essay is excellent (in a painful, bittersweet sort of way) and it's probably my favorite at this point. I also love the girls' little league essay, "From the Church of Baseball: Different Hymns". It's delightfully funny and sweet, and the life lessons are pretty invaluable, especially for people living in the Pacific Northwest. Side note: Having nine essays for the nine innings of the game is a fun choice by the editor. Looking forward to finishing the book this weekend.
Tue, 2010-09-21 18:20
#2
I Agree
I agree, I like Barry's story tremendously. However, Marshall's story hit closest to home for me.
Tue, 2010-09-21 18:08
#3
I can't say I enjoyed
I can't say I enjoyed baseball as a kid but I thought I'd give it a shot. Some great stories!
