Playing with the Enemy A Baseball Prodigy, World War II, and the Long Journey Home

Name: Playing with the Enemy A Baseball Prodigy, World War II, and the Long Journey Home
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ISBN: 9780143113881

ISBN-10: 0143113887

ISBN-13: 9780143113881

Edition: N/A

Authors: Gary W. Moore, Jim Morris

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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 Enemywas 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…

Book details

List price: $17.00
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 4/1/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

Jim Morris was a high school physics teacher until becoming a professional ballplayer at age 35. He is currently a relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, & lives in San Angelo, TX.