"A fantastic social history" from the author of "Salt" and "Cod"
("USA Today")
In the Dominican Republic town of San Pedro de Macoris, baseball
is often seen as the only way to a better life. For those who make
it, the million-dollar paychecks from Major League Baseball mean
that not only they, but their entire families as well, have been
saved from grinding poverty. The successful few set an example that
dazzles the neighbors they left behind. But for the majority, this
dream is illusory.
In "The Eastern Stars, New York Times" bestselling author Mark
Kurlansky reveals the connection between two countries' love affair
with a sport, and the remarkable journey of impoverished San Pedro
and its baseball players-including Rico Carty, Albert Pujols,
Robinson Cano, Sammy Sosa, and Alfonso Soriano-who have sought
freedom from poverty through playing ball.
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