David Ortiz first won over the Fenway faithful in 2003 with his monstrous home runs; beaming smile; big hugs; and kind heart. The following fall; he proved heroic; belting walk-off hits in Games 4 and 5 of the ALCS in an epic series comeback over Jeter’s Yankees. His legendary feats helped the Red Sox end the 86-year-old “Curse of the Bambino†and deliver a World Series title to Boston. In the largest gathering in American history—of any kind—3 million fans cheered Ortiz Co. in the World Series victory parade. “Big Papi†has walloped over 500 home runs and led Boston to two more world titles. In 2013; following the Boston Marathon bombings; he epitomized “Boston Strong†by crushing a series-turning grand slam in the ALCS and blasting .688 in the World Series; earning MVP honors. Authors David Fischer and David Aretha celebrate this David’s career in a fully illustrated; scrapbook-style album with prose as passionate as Big Papi himself. Included too are dozens of personal anecdotes and recollections about Ortiz from prominent members of the Red Sox organization and the Boston community. Supreme photography and treasures from the Baseball Hall of Fame—rarely seen photographs and artifacts—enhance the nostalgic experience. This unique collection captures the magic of David Ortiz; one of the greatest heroes the game has ever known. Skyhorse Publishing; as well as our Sports Publishing imprint; are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball; pro football; college football; pro and college basketball; hockey; or soccer; we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats; Louisville Cardinals; UCLA Bruins; or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins; Toronto Maple Leafs; Montreal Canadiens; or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller; we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Great American and Unsung Hero of the Abolutionist MovementBy C. Michael PriceA Great American and Unsung Hero of the Abolutionist Movement has finally been given his fair due. James Gillespie Birney gave up his patrician way of life to devote it to ending " the sin " of slavery.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Exhaustive study of the early abolition movementBy MaryKCaveat--I know the author personally.Thus said; this is a very scholarly book about the early abolition movement through the work of James G. Birney. Mr. Rogers' connection to Birney is the fact that Birney once lived in Bay City; MI; Rogers' location. Like Mr. Rogers' other works this book is well researched and well done. For scholars who are researching the abolition movement of the early and middle 1800s this book will become a go-to source. Birney ran for the presidency in 1840 and 1844. He remained a staunch abolitionist until his death in 1857. Five of his descendants fought in the Civil War. This is a book for students of the Civil War to learn about the root causes of that war. Well done; Dave.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An excellent and insightful bookBy IsmeThe author brings a new insight into the history associated with slavery; politics and the Civil War through the life of James G. Birney; a Kentuckian and slaveholder; who abandoned the commond practice of his inherited wealth to become a leader in the national abolition movement. The author extensive research becomes evident throughout his scholarly effort to shed new light on a subject that has captured the imagination of readers for generations.
