Lou Gehrig: The Story of a Great Man
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (513 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0972693203 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 301 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The story of this man's life is its own home run.. The nearly hour long CD tells of Gehrig's personal life, his baseball career, and his battle with ALS. 2003 marks the 100th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's birth. Gehrig's career is bigger than his stats. In recognition of Lou Gehrig's 100th birthday celebration, a portion of each sale will be donated to the ALS Association. His spirit is more significant than the disease which destroyed him. The story was written and is told by one of America's greatest storytellers, Carol Birch. His story is more than a baseball story, yet it brings to life an extraordinary time in baseball history
His statistics still remain on the top of the ten-best lists and his rise from the poverty of his German immigrant family is legendary. Classes studying this time period as well as young baseball aficionados may find this recording of interest.Lynn Evarts, Sauk Prairie High School, Prairie du Sac, WICopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. Carol Birch has detailed Gehrig's life and career in this no-frills recording that marks the 100 year anniversary of his birth. From School Library Journal Grade 4-10-Although Lou Gehrig was overshadowed during his career by Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, history has recognized the great impact he had on the sport of baseball. While the topic would be of interest to middle and high school students, the overly enthusiastic reading and exaggeration of words may distract older listeners. Tragically, his name is also associated with the disease that ended his baseball career and took his life at the age of 37.
"Lou Gehrig: The Story of a Great Man" according to A Customer. This is an excellent CD. It highlights the life of a man who started with humble beginnings and rose to true greatness. Carol Birch reveals not only the highlights that made Lou Gehrig a superb ball player, but she also paints a portrait of a man who understood humility and viewed his achievements as a gift he received.It is a fascinating dialog that reminds us that a true hero is one who gives of himself asking nothing in return and faces difficulty with courage. Quite a contrast. A well-told tale Having grown up in the New York metropolitan area as a baseball fan, I was well acquainted with the story of Lou Gehrig. At least I thought I was until I listened to Carol Birch's spirited retelling of his life. I knew of his statistics and his tragic demise, but Carol brought this American hero to life. Too many baseball fans are unaware of those who so gracefully pioneered the game. However, Carol's story will be enjoyed not only by baseball aficionados but also by anyone who en