When aging ballplayer Paul Kolbe learns that the St. Louis
Cardinals need a replacement player, he's determined to return to
the field for one last hurrah. He's past his prime, his health is
failing, and he's an alcoholic, but he refuses to let these things
stand in his way.
But on his way back to the field, Paul must overcome even more
obstacles. He has to deal with individuals inside and outside the
baseball organization who are determined to block his success, and
he must resolve the conflicted feelings he has about two dubious
women he's dating.
He does, however, get support and encouragement along the way,
particularly from the ghost of long-dead baseball great Joe Fisher,
the last National League player to win the Triple Crown over
seventy-five years ago. Part of Joe's success was due to the use of
Northwoods pine tar for superior bat grip, an item he provides Paul
from time to time.
As he chases his dream, Paul's health continues to decline, and
he finds himself in desperate need of a liver transplant but knows
that getting one would ruin his last shot at being a professional
player. Will he be able to play and still get the transplant in
time? Or are some dreams really worth dying for in the end?
General
Imprint: |
One Last Hurrah
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2014 |
First published: |
May 2014 |
Authors: |
Patrick G. McLean
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
276 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-615-67726-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
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LSN: |
0-615-67726-6 |
Barcode: |
9780615677262 |
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