Ryne Duren terrified major league batters, pitching 100 mph while squinting through thick, dark sunglasses. For effect, a warm-up pitch would go sailing back to the screen. Meanwhile, it was Ryne who was in fear and his drinking that was out of control, turning the All-Star and World Series hero into a chronic alcoholic, who attempted suicide several times to stop the pain. In 1968, after suffering more than 25 years, Duren overcame his addiction, and turned his competitive spirit to helping others. Now as he completes his 35th year of sobriety, Duren shares his reflections on alcohol, baseball, and life.
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A STORY OF BASEBALL, ADDICTION, LIFE AND RECOVERY,
By COOL JEWEL (MACEDONIA, OHIO USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: I Can See Clearly Now (Paperback)
THIS IS THE STORY OF RYNE DUREN EX BASEBALL PITCHER. IN THIS EXCELLENT ACCOUNT, YOU READ ABOUT HIS LIFE IN BASEBALL, ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL AND HIS RECOVERY. IT IS A LESSON FOR ALL PEOPLE CONCERNING ADDICTION TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. IT IS QUITE SCARY AND FUNNY. SOME OF HIS STORIES, I DIDN'T KNOW WHETHER TO LAUGH OR CRY. HE DOES A GREAT JOB TELLING HIS STORY GOING FROM STAR PITCHER TO LOSING HIMSELF, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND HOME TO THE DEMON ALCOHOL. HIS RECOVERY IS VERY UPLIFTING. THE TIME, DEDICATION AND WORK HE HAS DONE HELPING RECOVERING ALCOHOLICS AND MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF THE DANGERS OF ADDICTION IS TRULY AMAZING. THIS BOOK IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE WHO HAS RISEN FROM THE LOWEST A PERSON CAN GO TO SOMEONE WHO NOW HAS 35 YEARS OF SOBRIETY. HE IS A MIRACLE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE 12 STEPS OF RECOVERY IN THE AA PROGRAM. HIS STORY IS TRULY AMAZING AND A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE, FOR IT IS ABOUT LIFE AS WELL AS SPORTS.
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I can see clearly now,
By Dan K. (Farmingdale, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: I Can See Clearly Now (Paperback)
I Can See Clearly Now is an excellent book about not only baseball but life. It is a fast read and very enjoyable, Being an avid baseball fan it was great to hear first hand accounts of what is was like to play not only in the majors but with some of the legends of the game. A must read for baseball fans.
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A great read for all ages,
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This review is from: I Can See Clearly Now (Paperback)
This was a great book, and definately well written. I would recommend this book to everyone, because it keeps your interest through the entire book, and was obviously well researched. I look forward to read future books put out by this new author. Good luck with your future endeavors.
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