The Only Way I Know

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Summary: The Only Way I Know
Review: "The Only Way I Know" is a great autobiography about Cal Ripken Jr. I especially liked this book because it's not boring, and instead is fast-paced throughout the whole book. This book also has great pictures from his whole life. This great autobiography also explains everything from the first time he played catch with his dad to his record setting 2,131st consecutive game and everything in between. This story explains everything down to the tiniest detail. This is a great book for any baseball player or fan. I hope anyone who reads this excellent book likes it just as much as I do.

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Summary: .225 at Best
Review: Anyone who has read George F. Will's extremely comprehensive analysis of the game, 'Men At Work,' will be somewhat disappointed by this book. Having read 'Men At Work' many years ago, I may have been jaded thinking Cal would present the same observations at the same level GFW did. Sure, Cal shares his private feelings (family, charity work, etc) with us and an all-to-short analysis of the Birds tumble to mediocrity over the years, however there's far too much time spent on 'boys' stuff (wrestling, practical jokes) and not enough on the beauty and technical-side of the game which Mr. Will brought out of Cal in his book. That said, it is a ghosted autobiograpy (and not altogether too well-edited) and Cal's story, which Cal presented, 'the only way he knows' I suppose. He is, nonetheless, a joy to watch in play.

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Summary: For Baltimorians!
Review: Born, raised, and fifth-generation Baltimore, second-generation Oriole fan, I really enjoyed reading this book. I have seen many Oriole games, seen two at Memorial (Camden Yards was built when I was less than twenty years old), and many at Camden Yards. Cal Ripken, who is my favorite player, is a good writer - and buy this book!

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Summary: Aaron Zoellicks review of The Only Way I Know
Review: Cal Ripkens autobiography is very interesting. I didn't know that his father worked so hard. I did know his father was in baseball but I didn't know he had to do so much work. Cal Ripken and his brothers and sister spent alot of time playing games with each either. Mainly because they had to move so much with their dad. But they did often have fights about who won these games, because they often changed the rules so they could win. Cal Ripken was very suttle about his ability to play ball so well. I think this had alot to do with the way he was raised and who he played with. He didn't lead the life I thought he would've. I like the fact that he doesn't talk about every little event that happened in his life, mainly the important stuff. I think this is a good book for anyone who likes baseball, or any sport.

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Summary: The most insightful book about a sports star that I've read.
Review: Gives a Ripken or sports fan a real prospective into the life a star leads and shows just how normal sports stars are. Great for any Ripken fan who wants to learn more about the man the call "The Iron Bird"

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Summary: Inside the mind of a baseball great
Review: Growing up in Baltimore, I can't recall watching an O's game without Ripken in the lineup. If you've ever wondered how Cal thinks and treats the game of baseball, you'll enjoy this book. Ripken reveals how he analyzes players and systems, how he treats "the streak", how he deals with a slump, and how he views life in general. The book won't change your life, but if you're a Ripken fan, an Orioles fan, or just a baseball fan, you'll enjoy it

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Summary: Boring
Review: I bought this book hoping to learn about the Cal Ripken Jr. the man...But all I was able to learn from this book is that he is a baseball player. He goes very little into his own life outside of the ballpark. I would not recommend this book to anyone that is not a huge Ripken fan. D-.

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Summary: Boring
Review: I bought this book hoping to learn about the Cal Ripken Jr. the man...But all I was able to learn from this book is that he is a baseball player. He goes very little into his own life outside of the ballpark. I would not recommend this book to anyone that is not a huge Ripken fan. D-.

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Summary: great book but need some more
Review: I have read better ripken books but I have read worse. The facts were wrong in some parts but others were great. I love the autos very nice. You have to love cal to like this book and I love cal.

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Summary: This book Rocked
Review: I love baseball and cal is my favorite player, This is my new favorite biography.

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