Baseball Life Advice Loving The Game That Saved Me Stacey May Fowles by Stacey May Fowles, R. A. Dickey [ra Dickey, R A Dickey, R.a. Dickey] 9780771038716, 9780771038723, 0771038712, 0771038720 instant download after payment.

Fowles confronts head-on the stereotype that female fans lack real knowledge about the game, & also calls out the "boys will be boys" attitude & its implications both on & off the field. She also shares her reverence for the no-hitter, her memories of going to the ballpark with her dad, & the challenges of falling in love with someone who didn't like baseball. Throughout the book, she offers exhilarating snapshots of the Toronto Blue Jays' 2015 & 2016 seasons, & gathers a selection of inspiring "baseball life advice" quotes from players & others that provide unexpected insight into how we could all live better lives.       
For Stacey May Fowles, the game of baseball is one of "long pauses punctuated by tiny miracles." In this entertaining & thoughtful book, Fowles gives us a refreshingly candid and personal perspective on subjects ranging from bat flips to bandwagoners, from the romance of spring training to the politics of booing, from the necessity of taking a hard look at players' injuries & mental health issues to finding solace at the ballpark.       
With remarkable verve, intelligence, & an unabashed enthusiasm, Fowles explores how we can use the lens of baseball to examine who we are. And in this passionate ode to the game, its culture, & its community, she reminds us that although baseball can break your heart, it will always find a way to make it whole again. A passionate ode to baseball, its culture, & its community, which both celebrates & challenges the game – & reminds us why it really matters. National Bestseller