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Baseball is life, or so the saying goes. In this book, a man's relationship with his father coincides with the twists, turns, and surprises experienced in the game of baseball. From a sandlot in Massachusetts at the turn of the century to an old stadium cum Wal-Mart in present day Oregon, the reader... More

This delightful poetry is written in many styles, and many of the topics are timeless. Several describe a different era, such as "Mending Day Blues" and "Down On the Farm." Two events held in 1925 are reported in "The Doll Party" and "The Dahlia Show." Today's families still look for ways to teach "... More