[PDF.30rg] The Corporal Was a Pitcher: The Courage of Lou Brissie

The Corporal Was a Pitcher: The Courage of Lou Brissie

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 | #1063651 in Books |  2009-02-01 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 |  9.00 x1.00 x6.00l,1.19 | File type: PDF | 272 pages

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||2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.| Wonderful snapshot of history|By Barry R. Suttle|This is a wonderful snapshot into the American mindset during and after the war. Berkow has done a great job of weaving multiple sources into a nice, flowing storyline. Any baseball fan with an appreciation for history would love this book. The attitude of this generation of Americans is noteworthy. They were extremely patrio|From Booklist|On December 7, 1944, a young army corporal from South Carolina was riding in a transport in northern Italy when an enemy shell hit the vehicle. Five of the 11 riders survived, including Lou Brissie,

Lou Brissie's extraordinary story is one that takes readers from the terrifying battlefields in Europe in World War II to the playing fields in Philadelphia. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ira Berkow brings together the unforgettable memories of a hero's life, telling the tales of a man who overcame incredible odds with his leg in a protective metal case to realize his dream of pitching in the major leagues. Brissie recounts amazing stories, including Brissie’s leg ...

You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.The Corporal Was a Pitcher: The Courage of Lou Brissie   |  Ira Berkow. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.

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