Wait Till Next Year : A Memoir (AUDIO CASSETTE)

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Summary: This was an enjoyable book to read.
Review: I liked this book very much as I did No Ordinary Time, though I am surprised when I read this author's work that the same charm and humor that she displays in person and on television do not come through in her writing. However, the content of her narrative far transcends this slight criticism. As a lover of baseball her descriptions of her and her father's enthusiasm for the Dodgers were very appealing to me as were her detailing the historical events of the early decades of her life. The description of her families successes as well as travails provoked a great deal of sentiment, but were very genuinely and honestly protrayed.

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Summary: Wonderful Book!
Review: This was one of the best books I've ever read and I wouldhighly recommend it. I'm only 13 and I easily could read 50 pages in one sitting. She is such a skilled writer; the book flows like a river. It is simply fascinating and so enjoyable to read. If you love baseball, and love quality writing, I would strongly urge you to read this marvelous piece of literature.

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Summary: Wonderful Book!
Review: This was one of the best books I've ever read and I would highly recommend it. I'm only 13 and I easily could read 50 pages in one sitting. She is such a skilled writer; the book flows like a river. It is simply fascinating and so enjoyable to read. If you love baseball, and love quality writing, I would strongly urge you to read this marvelous piece of literature.

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Summary: Not just for baseball fans
Review: Doris does her usual fine job, except this is about her ownlife. I just read this on a trip home to NY so it hit "home". Really brought back my parents' stories of when NY had 3 teams. Also, perfect stuff about growing up in the 50's. Now I'm going back to my Burns' Baseball tapes for Doris' interviews!

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Summary: Not just for baseball fans
Review: Doris does her usual fine job, except this is about her own life. I just read this on a trip home to NY so it hit "home". Really brought back my parents' stories of when NY had 3 teams. Also, perfect stuff about growing up in the 50's. Now I'm going back to my Burns' Baseball tapes for Doris' interviews!

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Summary: PLEASANT, QUICK READ. BRINGS BACK THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
Review: VERY GOOD. SHE MADE IT SEEM LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY AND I WASALSO AT EBBETTS FIELD IN THE 50'S. JUST ONE QUESTION, WHY DID THE COVER HAVE A PICTURE OF YANKEE BALL PLAYERS, AND NOT DODGER PLAYERS.

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Summary: PLEASANT, QUICK READ. BRINGS BACK THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
Review: VERY GOOD. SHE MADE IT SEEM LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY AND I WAS ALSO AT EBBETTS FIELD IN THE 50'S. JUST ONE QUESTION, WHY DID THE COVER HAVE A PICTURE OF YANKEE BALL PLAYERS, AND NOT DODGER PLAYERS.

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Summary: A memoir, a piece of history, a work of art
Review: These days it feels like all true baseball fans are like theDodger fans of old described by Doris Kearns Goodwin: every season we wait for opening day and hope that this might be the year, not only that our team will do well, but that baseball itself might return to the golden days when greedy owners and players didn't ruin the sport. Goodwin masterfully weaves her love for the Brooklyn Dodgers into a poignant tale of growing up in the 1950s. The Dodgers' eventual move to Los Angeles becomes a metaphor not only for the transformation of baseball, but a young girl's coming of age and the sea change that began to affect all of society. Even if you don't like baseball, this is a moving work of art that will touch every reader.

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Summary: A memoir, a piece of history, a work of art
Review: These days it feels like all true baseball fans are like the Dodger fans of old described by Doris Kearns Goodwin: every season we wait for opening day and hope that this might be the year, not only that our team will do well, but that baseball itself might return to the golden days when greedy owners and players didn't ruin the sport. Goodwin masterfully weaves her love for the Brooklyn Dodgers into a poignant tale of growing up in the 1950s. The Dodgers' eventual move to Los Angeles becomes a metaphor not only for the transformation of baseball, but a young girl's coming of age and the sea change that began to affect all of society. Even if you don't like baseball, this is a moving work of art that will touch every reader.

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Summary: Loved it!!!!
Review: I loved the simple message that this book gave: If At firstyou don't suceed, try try again. I flew through the pages very quickly, and couldn't put it down

Melody